Chepil - Glossary Term

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A tall flowering plant native to Mexico that is commonly served fresh as a vegetable green or dried and used as a seasoning. Fresh chepil, which has a flavor similar to a green bean, is often added to dough, tamales and rice dishes to enhance the flavor. This plant is also referred to as chipil, crotalaria or longirostrata.