Description
Chilaquiles Verdes is a delightful and vibrant Mexican dish that perfectly combines crispy corn tortillas with a zesty salsa verde made from fresh tomatillos and jalapeños. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also wonderfully versatile—customize it with your favorite toppings like fried eggs, cotija cheese, or sour cream to suit any occasion. The contrast of crunchy tortillas and bright flavors creates an unforgettable culinary experience that will transport you straight to Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tomatillos (husked and rinsed)
- 3 jalapeño peppers (stemmed and seeded)
- ½ medium white onion
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 12 corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Boil tomatillos, jalapeños, and onion in water for 8 minutes until softened.
- Blend with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt until smooth; set aside.
- Cut tortillas into eighths and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Toss fried tortillas with salsa verde in the pan until coated.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings like cotija cheese or fried eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg