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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But there are also some unique flavors like la Felina with poblano crema, ragu and raisins, or the Middle Eastern za’atar spice sprinkled on the marsili.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Entrées feature cacio e pepe lumache, beef tenderloin with chimichurri, shakshuka in vadouvan tomato sauce, and Bengali potatoes with currant and poblano chutney.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Visitors can choose between the smoky poblano or the herbaceous verde mole.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Look for a Mexican-style salsa verde that includes tomatillos, at least one type of green chile (usually poblano, jalapeño or serrano) and cilantro.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Entrées feature cacio e pepe lumache, beef tenderloin with chimichurri, shakshuka in vadouvan tomato sauce, and Bengali potatoes with currant and poblano chutney.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Visitors can choose between the smoky poblano or the herbaceous verde mole.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Look for a Mexican-style salsa verde that includes tomatillos, at least one type of green chile (usually poblano, jalapeño or serrano) and cilantro.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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