How to Use poblano in a Sentence

poblano

noun
  • Toss the whole poblano peppers and the onion halves in the olive oil.
    Nora Martinez Debenedetto, OregonLive.com, 11 July 2017
  • Pile about a quarter of the poblano mixture over the sausage(s) in each roll.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Grilling or charring the corn and poblano adds some smoky notes.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 3 June 2021
  • Remove the stems and seeds of 3 poblano peppers and cut in half.
    Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 21 June 2021
  • Peel the poblano, discarding the core and seeds; chop the flesh coarsely.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 11 June 2019
  • Add 2 chopped shallots and 1 seeded, chopped poblano to the pan.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2021
  • Add the diced poblano pepper to the skillet and sauté 3 minutes.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Save time: Cook the onion and the poblano pepper a day in advance and keep in the fridge until ready to make the hash.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram.com, 11 May 2017
  • Prepare the beans and poblanos for the salad: Drain the beans and put in a large saucepan, along with the onion, carrot, and oregano.
    Eric Werner and Mya Henry, Esquire, 20 Oct. 2015
  • While the mushrooms are cooking, peel and seed the poblano and coarsely chop it.
    Sara Moulton, The Seattle Times, 26 Apr. 2017
  • The sweet, leafy green that envelopes the mixture cools down the spicy poblano peppers.
    Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 13 July 2022
  • Cut the roasted red pepper into ¼-inch wide strips about the same length as the poblano.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Cut the roasted red pepper into 1/4-inch wide strips about the same length as the poblano.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Even shrimp nachos brought some swerve, laid out with rich Manchego cheese and a bright poblano cream.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 18 July 2019
  • Add the eggplant and zucchini and the poblano strips and gently toss.
    Joe Yonan, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Shrimp and grits got a South Texas makeover with poblano cheddar grits and collard greens.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 10 Oct. 2019
  • In the mood for a rajas pie with creamy poblano and corn or a classic chicken pot pie?
    Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2019
  • Add half the sweet peppers, half the poblano pepper, the pimenton and 2 teaspoons salt to the pan.
    Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 16 Oct. 2020
  • The secret to its spicy kick is poblano and ancho chili peppers.
    Sarah Gish, kansascity, 20 Mar. 2018
  • And Bessette's recipe creates stock from corn cobs, the stems of cilantro, crawfish shells and poblanos.
    Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 9 May 2017
  • While the molcajete is heating up, grill the spring onions and jalapeños and shrimp until just cooked through and heat the poblano sauce.
    Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 Apr. 2017
  • Its mild flavor plays nicely with corn, onions, and poblanos.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The poblano peppers were a deep green, with waxy skin that reflected the sunlight.
    Susan Doyle, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Place poblano peppers, cut sides down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
    Taylor Murray, Country Living, 10 June 2019
  • The menu is full of interesting options from caviar with tater tots to a rack of pork ribs in mole poblano.
    Brianna Griff, Chron, 30 Jan. 2023
  • If pressed for time, use the poblano peppers without charring them.
    Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, 30 Apr. 2018
  • For a milder heat, reach for a poblano pepper or Anaheim pepper.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 July 2023
  • Fold extra bean-poblano mixture into cooked rice and top with a fried egg and hot sauce.
    Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Perhaps the most famous mole dish is turkey with mole poblano.
    Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Ancho Reyes is a liqueur made from poblano chiles grown in Puebla, Mexico that are dried in the sun for about 20 days to become ancho chiles.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2023

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