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Plabano Pepper Recipe

Plabano Pepper Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large poblano peppers fresh, deep green
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil for roasting
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1 tbsp lime juice brightens flavor
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional garnish
  • 4 large poblano peppers fresh, deep green
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil for roasting
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1 tbsp lime juice brightens flavor
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional garnish
  • For the Creamy Garlic-Lime Sauce:
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove grated
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp olive o

Instructions
 

  • Roast the Poblano Peppers:
  • Oven Broiler: Preheat broiler, place peppers on baking sheet, broil 6–8 minutes per side until blackened and blistered.
  • Gas Stove Flame: Place peppers directly over flame, turn with tongs until skin blackens.
  • Air Fryer: 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, turning once halfway.
  • Steam the Poblanos:
  • Place roasted peppers in a bowl, cover, and let steam 10 minutes to loosen the skin.
  • Remove Skin and Seeds:
  • Peel charred skin, slice peppers open, remove seeds and membranes, and cut into strips.
  • Season the Peppers:
  • Toss roasted strips with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lime juice.
  • Make the Creamy Garlic-Lime Sauce:
  • Whisk together Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, grated garlic, olive oil, and salt.
  • Serve:
  • Drizzle sauce over roasted poblano strips and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve warm or chilled