Chile Fest at Z’Tejas

It’s Chile Fest at Z’Tejas (at the Gateway in Salt Lake City) from September 3 – 16. The restaurants celebrates the chile harvest, and the air will be filled with the aroma of Hatch New Mexico green chile peppers as they are roasting. They will be used in a variety of dishes, such as Adobo Steak Relleno, and Hatch Chile Coconut flan.  A portion of proceeds during Chile Fest go to benefit the University of Utah Burn Camp. Here are some of the dishes you can find:

Hatch Chile and Field Green Salad – Mixed greens tossed with a cumin vinaigrette, topped with grape tomatoes, sweet pickled Hatch Chiles, candied pecans, and Goat cheese.

Tamarind Chicken Salad – Mixed greens tossed with a cumin vinaigrette, topped with grape tomatoes, sweet pickled Hatch Chiles, candied pecans, Goat cheese, and tamarind glazed chicken breast.

Adobo Steak Relleno – Roasted Hatch New Mexico Chiles stuffed with seared beef tenderloin, Jack cheese and caramelized onions, topped with a chipotle corn relish and served with Hatch Chile rice, spicy red beans and red chile sauce.

Chile and Herb Glazed Mahi Mahi – Herb Hatch Chili glazed Mahi Mahi served with roasted vegetables, spicy red beans, Hatch Chile rice, New Mexico slaw, and corn tortillas.

Pork Tenderloin Sliders – Pork medallions served on a jalapeno roll topped with green chile pineapple chimichurri, New Mexico slaw served with choice of sweet potato or steak fries or Hatch Chile onion rings.

Hatch Chile Coconut Flan – Served with fresh berries and whipped cream

Smokin’ Margarita – Herradura Anejo, DeKuyper Peach, Grand Marnier, fresh lemon juice, agave nectar, and an added kick

Z’Smash – Herradura Anejo, fresh oranges, fresh lemons, mint, agave nectar