Description
Chilaquiles Verdes is a vibrant Mexican dish that combines crispy fried tortillas with a fresh and zesty salsa verde made from tomatillos and jalapeños. This flavorful recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a light meal any time of day. With its delightful textures and customizable toppings such as cotija cheese, sour cream, and fried eggs, Chilaquiles Verdes is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish offers an explosion of flavors while incorporating healthy ingredients. Whether served at family gatherings or enjoyed on a cozy morning at home, Chilaquiles Verdes brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tomatillos
- 3 jalapeño peppers
- ½ medium white onion
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 12 corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Salsa Verde: Boil tomatillos, jalapeños, and onion in water for 8 minutes. Transfer to a blender with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth.
- Cut the Tortillas: Stack and cut corn tortillas into eighths.
- Fry the Tortillas: In batches, fry tortilla wedges in heated oil until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Combine: Toss fried tortillas with salsa verde in the pan until well-coated.
- Serve: Garnish with cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, diced onions, sour cream or crema, and optional fried eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg