Chiles

Ortega has fire-roasted chiles for more than 100 years. Fire-roasting our chiles brings out the Mexican flavor your whole family will love.

The cultivation and consumption of chiles in Mexico date back to the ancient Aztecs and Mayans, who not only appreciated chiles for their unique flavor, but also because they thought chiles had nutritive and medicinal value. The sharp flavor of chiles is captured by their original Indian name, "tzir" - which means "to Pierce."

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Quick Ortega Chile Ideas ~ Keep cans of Ortega Whole Green Chiles and Ortega Diced Green Chiles on hand to dress up your favorite foods. Try some of these ideas:

• Make a warm chile-cheese dip by adding 1/2 cup (4-ounce can) Ortega Diced Green Chiles to your favorite cheese sauce. For a spicier dip, add 1 teaspoon of Ortega Diced Jalapeños.
  
• Add 1/2 cup (4-ounce can) Ortega Diced Green Chiles to mashed potatoes, or spice them up even more with Ortega Diced Jalapeños .
  
• For an easy omelet filling, use Ortega Whole Green Chiles and Monterey Jack cheese as the filling.
  
• Add Ortega Diced Green Chiles or Diced Jalapeños to mayonnaise and use as a sandwich spread.
  
• For a quick and easy dip for vegetables, add 1/2 cup (4-ounce can) Ortega Diced Green Chiles to an 8-ounce container of sour cream. Add garlic salt to taste.
  
• To prepare an “Ortega burger,” top a grilled burger with Ortega Whole Green Chiles and a slice of Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese.
  
• Slice Ortega Whole green Chiles and add to salads, soups or casseroles.
  
• Use Ortega Whole Green Chiles inside quesadillas, grilled cheese sandwiches, meat sandwiches or enchiladas.
  
• For a simple but elegant meal, top a grilled chicken breast with Ortega Whole Green Chiles and Monterey Jack cheese, then heat briefly to melt the cheese.