How to Identify a Green Chili

The green chili is a type of pepper known for its spicy taste. These vegetables can be used in dishes such as salsa, burritos or as toppings for pizza. Green chilies are particularly popular in southwest regions, such as New Mexico and Texas, in part because they are a financially important crop in agriculture. Some people have trouble identifying green chilies at supermarkets and confuse them with other vegetables such as green onions. Follow these guidelines and you will never confuse green chillies again.

Instructions

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  Identify by color. Green chillies, as the name suggests, are green unlike other peppers, which might be red or yellow.

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  Identify by size. Green chilies are typically a couple inches in length and are relatively thin.

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  Identify by appearance. Green chilies have thin stems and a pointed tip.

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  Identify by taste. Green chilies have a spicy favor.