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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Swap a green bell pepper with a poblano or jalapeno for a spicier kick!
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The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Green enchilada sauce and poblanos add heat, while mashed white beans thicken the broth without dairy.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
The liquor is made with poblano peppers, creating that zippy experience, just like waves that can pull you under.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Aug. 2025
The pork belly tacos are served with mole poblano, cilantro, tomatoes, pickled onions, radishes, serrano peppers, Chihuahua cheese, and chipotle mayo, a treat from Mexico.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Green enchilada sauce and poblanos add heat, while mashed white beans thicken the broth without dairy.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
The liquor is made with poblano peppers, creating that zippy experience, just like waves that can pull you under.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Aug. 2025
The pork belly tacos are served with mole poblano, cilantro, tomatoes, pickled onions, radishes, serrano peppers, Chihuahua cheese, and chipotle mayo, a treat from Mexico.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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