Smokey Flavor with Heat: Don’t Miss Fresh Hatch Green Chiles at United Supermarket

Hatch chiles are in season during that short lull between the end of summer and early fall, but United Supermarkets Corporate Dietitian Brenda Garcia loves incorporating their flavor into meals year-round.

They add a lot of flavor to your meals without adding salt or lots of calories. Plus, they are a great source of Vitamin C.

Authentic Hatch green chiles come from the Hatch Valley in southern New Mexico, where intense daytime sun and cool nights give this regional favorite a distinct earthy flavor. Heat levels vary from mild to extra-hot, but typically, this chile adds flavor without overpowering the dish. Of course, the peak harvest season only lasts a few weeks.

Garcia suggests using Hatch chiles to season burgers and other meat, stirring them into Ranch dressing, or even folding them into eggs. During the peak season, she grabs roasted Hatch green chiles, peels and seeds them at home, and packs them in snack bags to freeze for later use.

If you prefer the flavor with less prep, United Supermarkets has several Ready Meal items with Hatch green chiles, Hatch green chile salsa, Hatch green chile tamales, Hatch green chile popcorn, and even Hatch green chile wine.

Whether you're a foodie interested in grabbing produce at peak flavor or simply a shopper looking for something new, remember United Supermarkets has weekly sales and a variety of tools to make grocery shopping easier. Find them all at shopunitedsupermarkets.com.