serrano
noun
ser·ra·no
sə-ˈrä-(ˌ)nō 
si-
plural serranos
: a small very hot chili pepper that is red when mature
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Get the recipe > Chile con Queso With both serrano chiles and jalapeños, the dip has a bright spiciness that cuts through the richness of two cheeses (the more cheeses the better, in our opinion).
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
Hot Peppers Hot peppers like jalapenos, habaneros, and serrano peppers contain capsaicin, which may contribute to inflammation.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
In November, Customs and Border Protection uncovered more than $31 million worth of meth concealed in a shipment of serrano peppers.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
They’re paired with small plates, such as mushroom tostadas topped with avocado mousse and serrano.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
Hot Peppers Hot peppers like jalapenos, habaneros, and serrano peppers contain capsaicin, which may contribute to inflammation.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
In November, Customs and Border Protection uncovered more than $31 million worth of meth concealed in a shipment of serrano peppers.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
They’re paired with small plates, such as mushroom tostadas topped with avocado mousse and serrano.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Serrano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serrano. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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