Spicing Up Tucson: The Roasted Chile's Journey from Market Stall to Local Icon
The Roasted Chile started with a sizzle at Tucson's farmers' markets, bringing New Mexico's finest green chilies to Arizona and roasting them to perfection. Now, they're famous for their Green Chili Lemonade, alongside irresistible treats like Green Chili Chocolate Chip Cookies and indulgent Green Chili Fudge. From market stall beginnings to becoming a Tucson favorite, The Roasted Chile blends tradition with innovation, spicing up the local culinary scene one delicious creation at a time.
Green Chili Lemonade Facts
We offer a refreshing Green Chili Lemonade made with real roasted Hatch Green Chili's. Because one Hatch Green Chili contains 153mg of Vitamin C, this beverage is both heath and energizing. Along with being a healthy, delicious beverage; its a fantastic Margarita mix. Create a one of a kind, local Southwest Green Chili cocktail, with ease.
According to The Dallas Morning News, one medium Hatch chile pepper has as much vitamin C as six oranges and also contains high amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, niacin, folate and other important vitamins. These chiles can also trigger what’s called “thermodynamic burn” in the body which can actually speed up your metabolism. The peppers are also low in fat and calories.
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