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
Examples of poblano in a Sentence
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Its mild flavor plays nicely with corn, onions, and poblanos.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Several types of hot peppers exist, including jalapeno, poblano, and serrano peppers, that have different amounts of capsaicin.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
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
At Super Burrito, sour cream, poblano peppers and avocados were it, and cost extra.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Add bell peppers, poblano, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to char in spots, about 5 minutes.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Rivera’s beloved barbacoa cocktail, a smoky, savory and spicy drink with mezcal, poblano, chipotle and beef jerky, has been resurrected at Zozo.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Mole negro, mole poblano, mole verde, mole negro oaxaqueño and mole pipian.
—Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2024
Savory selections recently included quiche with a spelt crust, eggs, potatoes, kale, poblano chilies and white cheddar and a tartine du jour — a slice of utility bread piled with cherry tomatoes, kale and Hank Charcuterie bacon.
—Anne Brockhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Several types of hot peppers exist, including jalapeno, poblano, and serrano peppers, that have different amounts of capsaicin.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
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
At Super Burrito, sour cream, poblano peppers and avocados were it, and cost extra.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Add bell peppers, poblano, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to char in spots, about 5 minutes.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Rivera’s beloved barbacoa cocktail, a smoky, savory and spicy drink with mezcal, poblano, chipotle and beef jerky, has been resurrected at Zozo.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Mole negro, mole poblano, mole verde, mole negro oaxaqueño and mole pipian.
—Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2024
Savory selections recently included quiche with a spelt crust, eggs, potatoes, kale, poblano chilies and white cheddar and a tartine du jour — a slice of utility bread piled with cherry tomatoes, kale and Hank Charcuterie bacon.
—Anne Brockhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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