Recipes with Poblano Peppers

Today I am sharing my collection of 15 recipes made with poblano peppers. So if you are wondering what to cook with all those Poblano peppers you got from your garden or your local market, you are in luck. Here I will share a wide variety of Mexican dishes you can make at home. 

15 Wonderful Recipes with Poblano Peppers

Poblano peppers are a staple in Mexican cuisine and are found in many recipes like this collection of Mexican dishes. Cooking with poblano is easy, and they bring so much flavor to any recipe. 

If you are new to cooking with poblano peppers, just know that these peppers taste better after roasting and peeling to enhance the flavor. There are many techniques for roasting them, like placing them over an open flame using tongs or on a baking sheet using your broiler oven. For more details on how to roast and peel them, check the chiles rellenos recipe for more instructions. 

Frequently Asked Questions about recipes with poblano peppers.

Before I share my recipes, here are a few questions I would like to answer about cooking with poblanos.

What can I do with a bunch of poblano peppers?

Poblano is one of the most versatile pepper; it can be roasted and sliced in tacos or blended to make a sauce for pasta. The possibilities are endless with recipes like appetizers and main courses. 

Is poblano pepper hotter than jalapeno?

No, poblano peppers have a little heat but are not as hot as jalapeños. Think of a bell pepper but with a smoky and a little kick to it.  

What is the best way to cook poblano peppers?

There are many ways to cook poblano peppers, but just remember that they taste better when roasted first. Depending on your taste and the time you want to spend cooking, there are many ways of cooking poblanos; my favorite is stuffed poblano peppers with picadillo.  

Do you peel the skin off of poblano peppers? 

For some poblano recipes, you don't, but for many of the dishes in this list, you do. But do not worry; the process is simple and with many ways of doing it. My ultimate favorite is placing the poblano pepper over an open flame and placing them in a damp cloth to remove the skin. 

15 Poblano Pepper Recipes to Make 

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Mexican Chile Relleno

This Stuffed poblano peppers recipe (Mexican ground beef and veggies), is one of the most popular dishes all over Mexico. The smokey poblano peppers is stuffed with a ground beef mixture, then coated in an egg batter and fried. How delicious is that!

Tamales de rajas

If you love tamales, you probably hear of  tamales with cheese and roasted peppers. With ingredients like masa harina and cheese, this recipe is a keeper. 

Rajas con poblano peppers

This roasted ppepper strips with cream consist of roasted poblano peppers, sliced onions, and rich Mexican crema to make a  yummy creamy dish! It pairs perfectly with chicken and potatoes or is served in a warm corn tortilla. 

Creamy potato poblano

No meat in this Creamy Roasted Poblano Potatoes dish! I’m just saying this because I know some of you are sometimes looking for a meatless meal. You can enjoy this as a side dish or in tacos (at home, we make this into tacos with charred corn tortillas).

Pasta with creamy poblano

This recipe of Pasta with creamy Poblano peppers sauce, is easy and super creamy. Serve with grilled chicken and a salad for a full meal.

Pork in Pipian sauce

 A recipe by my friend Flavio from Italy using poblano peppers. The pork in pipian sauce, is a great combination of tomatoes, onion, and tomatillos for a delicious meal. 

Vegetable garden soup

Try the vegetable garden soup for a low-calorie and low-carb meal. The soup is a hearty and healthy way to eat more vegetables. 

Mexican Green Pozole Soup (Guerrero Style) 

This green Pozole, is typical in the state of Guerrero in Mexico. With pork, white hominy, green tomatillo, garlic, and spices. It's easy to make and tastes amazing!

Mole Verde

The Mixture of ingredients of Green Mole, adds a bright green color to the poblano recipe, which easily makes it one of the most beautiful moles I’ve seen.

Chiles en Nogada

 This chile en nogada is a show-stopper and super tasty with a combination of meats and Mexican spices. Gaby’s Chiles en Nogada.

Poblano peppers soup

This poblano soup is an effortless meal to make. It’s made with diced potatoes and roasted poblano peppers and served with cubes of creamy panela cheese. 

Poblano pepper enchiladas

There are many different ways to make chicken enchiladas with poblano peppers, but this one has a creamy sauce that will give it an extra kick!

Roasted poblano pepper tacos 

For an easy and gluten-free taco, try poblano and cheese tacos. There is no need to roast your peppers, simply saute them with onions and serve them with cheese as tacos. I like adding black beans, salsa, and sometimes sour cream. 

Chicken with creamy sauce

This chicken with creamy poblano sauce is another excellent and delicious way to cook Poblano peppers. It is perfectly paired with white rice and tortillas. 

Oxtail and poblano pepper stew

The oxtail and poblano peppers stew in tomato-based that can be served with white rice and enjoyed with some warm crusty bread. One of my favorite meals after a long week. 

More Mexican Recipes with Poblanos To Enjoy

And here is another list of recipes that adds roasted Poblano pepper strips: Cheese in tomato sauce, sweet corn cream-soup, sweet corn cake, corn and zucchini Mexican Style, corn masa empanadas with squash blossoms and Melted cheese with chorizo. 

I hope you enjoy these dishes!

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