poblano
noun
po·bla·no
pō-ˈblä-nō 
plural poblanos
: a large usually mild heart-shaped chili pepper especially when fresh and dark green compare ancho
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Our new discovery was the Rajas vegetarian number, which combines strips of roasted poblano peppers and corn in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
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Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Their entrée selections might range from pato en mole poblano to shrimp mofongo.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
These thick, pourable sauces come in many forms—mole negro, mole verde, mole poblano, and more—each of which includes a different mix of ingredients and has a varying flavor profile.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Add onion, poblano, and remaining chili ingredients: Add onion and poblano chile; cook over medium-high, stirring often, until tender, about 6 minutes.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Their entrée selections might range from pato en mole poblano to shrimp mofongo.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
These thick, pourable sauces come in many forms—mole negro, mole verde, mole poblano, and more—each of which includes a different mix of ingredients and has a varying flavor profile.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Add onion, poblano, and remaining chili ingredients: Add onion and poblano chile; cook over medium-high, stirring often, until tender, about 6 minutes.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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