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Authentic Chilaquiles Verdes
author
Maricruz Avalos
4
servings
This traditional chilaquiles verdes recipe is made with crispy corn tortillas drenched in a flavorful homemade green sauce and served with cheese, cream, and onions.
prep
15
minutes
minutes
cook
20
minutes
minutes
total
35
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
Cups (US)
-
Metric
▢
16
corn tortillas
(cut into wedges)
▢
vegetable oil
(for frying)
For the sauce
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1
lb
fresh tomatillo
(or a 12-oz can tomatillos, drained)
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4
serrano chili peppers
(or other type of green chili)
▢
½
cup
cilantro
(roughly chopped)
▢
1
small
white onion
(cut into chunks)
▢
1
garlic clove
(peeled)
▢
1
Tbsp
chicken bouillon
(read notes)
▢
2
tsp
oil
▢
salt
For garnish
▢
½
cup
red onions
(chopped)
▢
½
cup
Mexican crema
(or sour cream)
▢
1
cup
queso fresco
Instructions
In a medium saucepan place tomatillos and green chilies, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer until tomatillos become tender. Let them cool slightly.
Add tomatillos and chilies to a blender with onions, garlic, and cilantro.
Add half a cup of water and blend for a minute or until you have a smooth sauce. Set aside.
Heat ¼ cup oil in a medium pan. Working in batches fry the tortillas until nicely crispy.
Remove fried tortillas to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the green sauce and powdered chicken stock.
Season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Add the fried tortilla chips and mix to coat evenly. Cook for about 3-4 minutes (depends how crispy you want your chilaquiles).
Serve and garnish with cream, queso fresco, and onions.
Notes
You can swap chicken bouillon powder and water with 1 cup of chicken stock.
Store leftovers into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serve chilaquiles verdes with a side of
frijoles refritos
, a fried egg on top, or shredded chicken for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
538
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
57
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
31
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
37
mg
|
Sodium:
806
mg
|
Potassium:
637
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
700
IU
|
Vitamin C:
20
mg
|
Calcium:
292
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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