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What Can I Make with Poblano Chiles? 10 Easy Recipes.

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Got any extra Poblano chiles laying around?  You may be surprised how useful they can be! 

I’ll list 10 recipes below that will poblanomite your kitchen, but first I want to mention a couple tricks to keep in mind when using these beauties.  

If you’re new to Poblanos, don’t forget that you’ll want to roast them first!  This is the most important step as it gives them incredible depth of flavor.  Plus it makes your kitchen smell heavenly 🙂

Finally a Rajas recipe! Roasted poblano strips swimming in a creamy sauce makes the perfect side dish. I add potatoes and some stock to turn it into a meal -- so good! mexicanplease.com

You’ll see people roast Poblanos over an open flame, or in a skillet, or under the broiler —  these are all worthy options because they all involve HEAT and that’s the key to deepening their flavor. 

For simplicity, I just plop them in the oven for 20-30 minutes and this does the job quite well.  

Finally a Rajas recipe! Roasted poblano strips swimming in a creamy sauce makes the perfect side dish. I add potatoes and some stock to turn it into a meal -- so good! mexicanplease.com

I also want to mention that it’s not crucial to remove all the puffy skin from the Poblanos once you roast them.  Most of the recipes in this list will blend the Poblanos into a sauce, and for those purposes it’s fine to leave the skin on as it won’t affect the final flavor of the dish. 

But for dishes like Rajas that serve up the Poblanos in strips I do remove the puffy bits of skin.  It can be annoying to have dangling bits of skin when you take a bite, so I pull off as much skin as possible when using that serving style. 

Finally a Rajas recipe! Roasted poblano strips swimming in a creamy sauce makes the perfect side dish. I add potatoes and some stock to turn it into a meal -- so good! mexicanplease.com

Okay, here are your best bets if you want to expand your Poblano repertoire!  There are 10 recipes to choose from here, I hope you find some keepers!   

Click the recipe name and it will take you to a page on this site where you can print out the instructions. 

 

Roasted Poblano Quesadilla

This is a great option for a quick, satisfying vegetarian meal.  It’s also the perfect showcase for that awesome roasted poblano flavor.  Beans, cheese, roasted Poblanos, freshly chopped cilantro — yes please!    And for all you carnivores out there you might be surprised how long this meal keeps you full 🙂
 
This Roasted Poblano Quesadilla recipe is a great example of the rich, otherworldly flavor that Mexican cuisine can generate by using just a few simple ingredients. And it's served with Avocado Salsa Verde! mexicanplease.com
 
 

Poblano Breakfast Potatoes

Who knew that Poblanos and potatoes prefer the same amount of oven time?!   That’s the key to this delightful hands-off dish — chop everything up, plop it in the oven, and let the enticing smell bring your peeps to the breakfast table.  
 
Despite being hands off these Poblano Breakfast Potatoes have incredible flavor. Chop 'em up, throw 'em in the oven, and 30-40 minutes later breakfast is served. So good! mexicanplease.com
 
 

Roasted Poblano Soup

As I mentioned recently, this is the most debated recipe on the site!  Poblanos are mild by nature, but when you use a bunch of them the heat can really add up.  Some folks are overwhelmed by the fiery nature of this soup, and some find it absolutely delightful.  Including me 🙂
 
The key to this Roasted Poblano Soup is getting creative with the garnish. Crema, cilantro stems, and a dash of acidity will turn it into something otherworldly. So good! mexicanplease.com
 
 

Rajas: Creamy Poblano Strips

Roasted Poblanos swimming in a cream sauce?  Is that allowed?!  I also add some potatoes to the mix and that makes this classic Mexican dish a bit heartier. 
 
Finally a Rajas recipe! Roasted poblano strips swimming in a creamy sauce makes the perfect side dish. I add potatoes and some stock to turn it into a meal -- so good! mexicanplease.com
 
 

Chile Verde Rice and Beans

If you’ve made Salsa Verde before then this dish will be a breeze for you.  You’re just adding some roasted Poblanos and Mexican oregano to create that classic Chile Verde flavor.   This green sauce is a sublime treat when it’s freshly blended, and even if you serve it up with plain ol’ rice and beans you’ll be a happy camper.  
 
Keep some Chile Verde sauce in the fridge and you can whip up these Rice and Bean bowls in a matter of minutes. So good!!
 
 

Enchiladas Suizas

These Enchiladas Suizas use the same trick as the Chile Verde.  We’re simply adding some depth to a classic green sauce in the form of roasted Poblanos.  Add a dash of cream and you’ve got delicious, creamy Suizas in the house!
 
Add a bit of cream to a traditional green sauce and you've got everything you need to make mouth-watering Enchiladas Suizas. This recipe also uses a roasted poblano to enhance the flavor. So good! mexicanplease.com
 
 

Mexican Green Rice

Freshly roasted Poblanos are key to this flavorful Mexican Green Rice.  I will occasionally add some spinach to this dish too. Please try to use some stock that you trust with this rice as it can impact the final flavor quite a bit. 
 
Roasted poblano peppers are the key to this authentic Mexican rice. I've also been adding a handful of spinach to it lately. So good! mexicanplease.com
 

Poblano Queso Dip

If you add roasted Poblanos to a gooey Queso Dip you are in for something special.  This dip brings the heat from an additional Jalapeno, but you can consider that optional if you want a milder batch. 
 
Roasted poblano peppers give this Queso Dip a rich, satisfying flavor. But consider yourself warned as it has some serious zip! mexicanplease.com
 
 

Chicken Chile Verde

I like keeping big batches of this Chicken Chile Verde in the fridge for some quick, no-thinking-involved meals.  Lately I’ve also been brining the chicken and this gives it a delicious bump in flavor.   See these Chile Verde Tortas for a variation. 
 
I've been keeping batches of this Chicken Chili Verde on hand for the past couple weeks -- super easy to make and it leads to all sorts of easy meals! mexicanplease.com
 
 

Pozole Verde

This Pozole Verde uses the same delicious ingredient combo as the Chile Verde sauce.   Add some stock and hominy to the pot and you’ve got a heart-warming batch of Pozole on your hands.  So good! 
 
Adding more hominy to Pozole Verde
 

Poblano Corn Soup (Vegan)

Update:  I just added a vegan version of the original Poblano Soup to the site!  This version also has some corn in it, and that will dilute the heat a little bit if you want a milder version. 
 
Here's an easy recipe for an awesome Corn Poblano Soup! Consider yourself warned though, it packs some heat! 
 
Okay I hope you found some keepers in this list!
 
Don’t forget that Ancho chiles start out life as a Poblano, so if you’re a big fan of Poblanos you’ll probably find loads of options in this list of recipes you can make with Anchos.
 
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  1. Tanya

    My fave dish with poblanos is chiles rellenos. Usually stuffed with your cheese of choice and/or chicken. Do you have a recipe for that here? I was taught by my boyfriends mom in Mexico City.

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