Description
Chilaquiles Verdes is a delightful Mexican dish that features crispy corn tortillas smothered in a zesty salsa verde made from fresh tomatillos and jalapeños. This vibrant dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, offering a burst of flavors with every bite. The combination of tangy tomatillos, spicy jalapeños, and aromatic cilantro creates a refreshing taste that’s both satisfying and impressive. Topped with ingredients like creamy cotija cheese and rich sour cream, Chilaquiles Verdes transforms any meal into a colorful feast. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe delivers deliciousness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb tomatillos
- 3 jalapeño peppers
- ½ medium white onion
- 12 corn tortillas
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- Cotija cheese (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil tomatillos, jalapeños, and onion in water for 8 minutes until soft.
- Blend boiled ingredients with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Cut corn tortillas into eighths and fry in hot oil until crispy.
- Combine fried tortillas with salsa verde in the skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve warm and garnish with cotija cheese, cilantro, diced onions, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg