jalapeño
noun
ja·la·pe·ño
ˌhä-lə-ˈpā-(ˌ)nyō 
ˌha-,
-ˈpā-(ˌ)nō,
-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō
variants
or less commonly jalapeno
plural jalapeños also jalapenos
: a small plump dark green chili pepper of Mexico and the southern U.S.
called also jalapeño pepper
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For additional heat, add a few slices of pickled jalapeno; to tone it down a notch, add a dollop of sour cream.
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
In fact, locals often pair seafood and peppers, like his famous yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The menu also includes five burger options, which can be piled high with add-on toppings including bacon, grilled onions or peppers, jalapenos and even chili to customize your meal.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
Assemble Use a Microplane to grate the frozen jalapeno onto a cutting board.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Kruger said the Crossroads Cosmo will continue to offer limited-time-only items like the Goober Burger, a smash burger topped with peanut butter and jalapeno jam.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Add tomatoes, beans, brown ale, jalapenos, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Another, the Jacked Up sandwich, contains jalapenos, cheese, bacon and sauces.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
What Is Cowboy Caviar? Also known as Texas Caviar, this hearty and colorful dip is essentially a saucy bean salad made with black beans or black-eyed peas, corn, onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos, lime juice and spices (no actual caviar involved).
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
In fact, locals often pair seafood and peppers, like his famous yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The menu also includes five burger options, which can be piled high with add-on toppings including bacon, grilled onions or peppers, jalapenos and even chili to customize your meal.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
Assemble Use a Microplane to grate the frozen jalapeno onto a cutting board.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Kruger said the Crossroads Cosmo will continue to offer limited-time-only items like the Goober Burger, a smash burger topped with peanut butter and jalapeno jam.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Add tomatoes, beans, brown ale, jalapenos, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Another, the Jacked Up sandwich, contains jalapenos, cheese, bacon and sauces.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
What Is Cowboy Caviar? Also known as Texas Caviar, this hearty and colorful dip is essentially a saucy bean salad made with black beans or black-eyed peas, corn, onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos, lime juice and spices (no actual caviar involved).
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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