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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What to eat: The poblano de queso ($17), a vegetarian version of the Chile relleno.
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Flavors like green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile pack some spice.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
But nestled next to those options include creative entrees like clams dunked in a complex birria broth, salmon made with poblano pasta and fresh seafood options, like a tuna and hamachi crudito and raw oysters featuring a passion fruit mignonette.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Stir in onion and poblanos, and cook over medium-high, stirring often, until peppers are softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Flavors like green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile pack some spice.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
But nestled next to those options include creative entrees like clams dunked in a complex birria broth, salmon made with poblano pasta and fresh seafood options, like a tuna and hamachi crudito and raw oysters featuring a passion fruit mignonette.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Stir in onion and poblanos, and cook over medium-high, stirring often, until peppers are softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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