noun
- Plural of poblano; a type of mild, dark green chili pepper commonly used in Mexican cuisine, typically stuffed or roasted.
Usage: Often used in culinary contexts; Can refer to the pepper itself or dishes made with it
Examples
- She roasted the poblanos over an open flame until the skin blistered.
- Chiles rellenos are traditionally made with poblanos stuffed with cheese.
- The market had fresh poblanos on sale this week.
- We bought a dozen poblanos to prepare for the dinner party.
- Poblanos are milder than jalapeños but have more flavor than bell peppers.