Description
Chilaquiles Verdes is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish that features crispy corn tortillas smothered in zesty salsa verde made from tomatillos and jalapeños. This delightful combination makes for an ideal breakfast or brunch choice, providing a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. You can easily customize it with various toppings such as cotija cheese, sour cream, and fried eggs, making it a versatile meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or treating yourself to a comforting meal at home, Chilaquiles Verdes is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tomatillos
- 3 jalapeño peppers
- ½ medium white onion
- ½ cup cilantro
- 12 corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- cotija cheese
- diced onions
- sour cream
- fried eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the Salsa Verde: Boil tomatillos, jalapeños, and onion in water for 8 minutes. Blend with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Cut the Corn Tortillas: Stack and slice the tortillas into eighths.
- Fry the Tortillas: Heat oil in a skillet and fry tortilla wedges until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble: Combine fried tortillas with salsa verde in the skillet; toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with your choice of toppings and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg