
It is believed that it was the nuns at the Convent of Santa Monica, in Puebla, who in 1821 created the Chiles en Nogada to celebrate the independence of Mexico and homage to Agustín de Iturbide.
The nuns took advantage of the seasonal ingredients to create this beautiful work of art.
This dish has green, white and red of the Mexican flag which also makes this a patriotic dish.