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Ancho chilies

About the ingredient ancho chilies. Including 59 recipes with ancho chilies, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

What are ancho chilies?

Dried Ancho chili peppers are normally mild and sweet but can sometimes be slightly spicy, typically used in making chili powder or added to numerous authentic Mexican recipes.

Ancho chillies are heart-shaped and a dark red-brown color. When fresh, Ancho chillies are know as poblanos or poblano peppers. It is a large Mexican chili pepper.

ancho chili peppers

ancho chili peppers

ancho chili peppers

ancho chili peppers  

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 pepper (17g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 47Calories from Fat 12
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars ~
Protein 2.0g
Vitamin A 69% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 1% Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Ancho chilies are usually found in the mexican section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Ancho chilies are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do ancho chilies weigh?

Amount Weight
1 pepper 17 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:安乔辣椒
British (UK) term:
en français:piments ancho
en español:chiles ancho

Recipes using ancho chilies

There are 59 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Best Black Bean Chili
Best Black Bean Chili
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Best Black Bean Chili recipe

Spicy Steamed Mussels
Spicy Steamed Mussels
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The recipe blends equal amounts of gueuze and Chardonnay to make these mussels fragrant, and adds Cajun spices for heat. We suggest a farmhouse ale in the Flemish tradition to pair with the mussels.

Savory Tortilla Soup
Savory Tortilla Soup
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This soup came out so tasty and flavorful. The pan-fried tortilla strips added some nice crunch, and I also served the soup with some sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and scallions. It was an easy, light yet tasty soup.

Sopa de Tortilla (Vegetarian Tortilla Soup)
Sopa de Tortilla (Vegetarian Tortilla Soup)
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There are many variations of classic Mexican tortilla soup. In this vegetarian version (feel free to substitute chicken for the tofu for a non-veg version) the rich broth is flavored with earthy ancho (New Mexican) chillies and made more filling by adding some kale that retains it's texture well in a hot soup.

Authentic Homemade Chili Powder
Authentic Homemade Chili Powder
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Store bought chili powder lacks authentic flavor. We like to make our own homemade chili powder which adds a tremendous boost to Chili, Tex-Mex or Mexican recipes.

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Ancho & Cocoa Carne Asada
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Rub the steak with a mixture of ancho powder, cocoa, and cinnamon, cook it in a hot skillet, and serve the succulent steak with a refreshing coleslaw and some warm tortillas.

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