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Poblano Pepper Substitute: Your 13 Best Options

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What if your favorite Poblanos aren’t available, and you need a Poblano pepper substitute for your recipe? No problem, because there are plenty of peppers you can use as a replacement. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course substitutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Bell Peppers
  • Jalapeno Peppers
  • Anaheim Peppers
  • Cubanelle Peppers
  • Banana Peppers
  • Guajillo Peppers
  • Chipotle Peppers 
  • Serrano Pepper 
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Ancho Chile Pepper 
  • De Arbol Chile Pepper 
  • Mulato Chile Pepper 
  • Hatch Chile Pepper 

Instructions
 

  • Pick the best Poblano pepper substitute from our list.
  • Adjust the ingredients in the recipe as needed.

Notes

Consider the following factors when choosing the right substitute:
  • its availability in your location and season.
  • the heat sensitivity of the people eating your dish.
  • opt for mild Poblano pepper substitutes like bell peppers or Cubanelle peppers.
  • if you like the spicier options, you can go for cayenne peppers.
  • for a smoky taste, choose Ancho peppers or Anaheim peppers. 

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 446mgPotassium: 371mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4942IUVitamin C: 170mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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