There’s something magical and amazing about Hatch green chile season in southern New Mexico… Use your words Tamara. 😀 How to describe a roaster full of Hatch green chile? Smoky. Rich. Heady. Perfumy. (Is that even a word?) Every year I said the same thing: “Why can’t we bottle this smell to enjoy year ’round?” Mmmm. There’s just nothing like it.
Having left New Mexico in the summer of 2015, I’m missing my 3rd Hatch green chile season. I guess I can’t expect you to “get it,” unless you’ve experienced it yourself. However, many parts of the country are now able to find Hatch green chiles, some are lucky enough to enjoy a Hatch chile festival and get a sack (or three) roasted.
Don’t assume all Hatch green chile is “equal.” The Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University rates New Mexico chile heat levels from 0-7,000 scoville units. We almost always got two 30-40 pound sacks of “medium.” Some years it had no heat, and some years we had to toss it by Christmas… Which brings me to my next important point. Warning: Green chile gets hotter in the freezer! Yes. It. Does.
Have you experience Hatch green chile? Are you an addict like me? I would love to hear from you! Today I bring you a collection of excellent Hatch green chile recipes to inspire you. If you can’t find fresh, you may find fresh-frozen chile at your market. You can also order high-quality fresh ones online. If you’re not sure what to do with the fresh ones, click through to Roasting and Peeling Instructions.
If you need more inspiration, check out my friend Sandi Gaertner’s 10 DELICIOUS HATCH CHILE RECIPES AND HOW TO ROAST THEM! This excellent post also includes a video for blistering your Hatch chiles on the grill!
Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom! You won’t want to miss a single recipe. 😀
Bold and Beautiful Hatch Green Chile Dishes with a “Bite” for a Healthy Breakfast or Brunch:
What a Girl Eats – Cynthia Cloud Woodman – Hatch Chile Cheddar Egg Bites
Hatch Chile Cheddar Egg Bites make the perfect low-carb, high protein and gluten-free breakfast!
Garlic and Zest – Lisa Lotts – Hatch Chile Breakfast Strata
A delicious make-ahead breakfast that feeds a crowd!
Beyond Mere Sustenance – Tamara Andersen – Green Chile Savory Oatmeal with an Egg
Savory oatmeal… say what? Green Chile Savory Oatmeal With An Egg may dispel your preconceived notions as to what your bowl of oatmeal ought to look and taste like! Yes, this savory oatmeal is simmered in broth, and enriched by flavorful Hatch green chile. Top it off with a runny egg (any style) and you have a nutritious and delicious bowl of goodness to start your day…
Delectable Dinner Dishes Featuring Hatch Green Chile:
Garlic and Zest – Lisa Lotts – Hatch Chile Pork Empanadas
Spiced, savory pork empanadas with a kick of fire roasted hatch chiles and a fresh herb sauce! Easier than you think to make! Delicious!
Beyond Mere Sustenance – Tamara Andersen – Grilled Pork Chops with Hatch Green Chile Polenta
A healthy, vibrant dish with flavors of New Mexico and the desert southwest! Grilled Pork Chops with Hatch Green Chile Polenta combines a green chile flecked polenta with a cumin-rubbed and grilled pork chop, and it all gets topped with a picante peach salsa… Buen provecho!
Fearless Dining – Sandi Gaertner – Tuna Melt Panini with Grilled Onions and Hatch Chile
This Tuna Melt Panini is loaded with grilled onion and fire-roasted Hatch chiles. The melty cheese and spice blend in with the tuna to this the best tuna melt sandwich ever!
Le Petit Eats – Denisse Salinas – Black Bean Shiitake Burgers with Hatch Chile Mayonnaise
These hearty Black Bean Shiitake Burgers with a spicy Hatch chile mayonnaise are the way to go when you want a satisfying veggie burger with a little kick!
The Flavor Bender – Dini Kodippili – Spiced Pork Stuffed Hatch Chile
Spicy, smoky, a little sweet, a lot succulent – Spiced Pork Stuffed Hatch Chile is great as a party entrée, main meal or regular weeknight dinner. Incredibly delicious and super easy to make! Great way to use up hatch chiles, and if you don’t have access to those, simply substitute with anaheim, poblano or even green bell peppers. This is comfort food with some amazing Mexican flavors that your whole family will love!
Beyond Mere Sustenance – Tamara Andersen – Green Chile Polenta with Citrus Shrimp
Gulf shrimp marinated in a citrus, garlic, and achiote oil mixture, sit atop queso fresco and green chile polenta, and get topped with luscious roasted salsa verde, a dab of red chile purée, and fresh cilantro… Green Chile Polenta With Citrus Shrimp is an elegant and flavor-packed dish perfect for a special occasion!
Fearless Dining – Sandi Gaertner – Slow-Cooker Lamb Stew with Hatch Chile Peppers
Easy spicy slow cooker lamb and roasted hatch chile pepper stew…
The Fit Fork – Jennifer – Hatch Chile Steak Roll Ups
“These easy Hatch green chile and steak roll ups keep dinner from spiraling out of control. Ready in 30 minutes using roasted peppers and thinly sliced beef.”
Miscellaneous Mashup of Mouthwatering Hatch Green Chile Recipes:
Three Olives Branch – Kim Mais – Roasted Hatch Chile Hummus
Roasted Hatch chiles are one of my favorite things and I am always looking to incorporate the peppers into new recipes. Roasted Hatch Chile Hummus has become one of my favorite ways to eat them as well as the favorite hummus recipe in the house.
Beyond Mere Sustenance – Tamara Andersen – Southwest Black Bean, Corn, and Green Chile Salad
Roasted Hatch green chile is the star ingredient in this zesty, Southwest Black Bean, Corn, and Green Chile Salad! Dressed with a light lime and toasted cumin seed vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect side for dinner, a stand-alone light and healthy lunch, and a salsa for fish tacos.
Tasting Page – Kelly Page – Hatch Chile Ice Cubes
Think of all the possibilities for these zesty Hatch Chile Ice Cubes! An adult beverage gets my vote!
Beyond Mere Sustenance – Tamara Andersen – Roasted Tomatillo and Hatch Green Chile Salsa (Salsa Verde)
My Roasted Tomatillo and Hatch Green Chile Salsa is so versatile… Try it with chips, on your favorite taco, or as a finishing sauce on Mexican spice rubbed and grilled pork chops!
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