Ancho chiles, dried



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 whole (17g)
DV %

2.4
--
2.9
14.7
2.1
0
4
0.3


Calories: 47.8
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 8.7g
Fiber: 3.7g
Total Fats: 1.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 7.3mg

*Data provided by USDA

An ancho chile refers to a dried Poblano pepper. The word "ancho" is Spanish for "wide" which describes the flat, widened shape the Poblano takes when it is dried. These are a common ingredient in Mexican cooking. Their heat intensity ranges from mild to medium.


Ancho chiles, dried is often found in recipes that also contain Italian sausage, lamb, red wine, chocolate, cayenne pepper sauce and pinto beans