Chilaquiles Verdes (Tortilla Chips in Green Salsa)
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Chilaquiles VerdesTortilla Chips in Green Salsa

Chilaquiles verdes made by coating crisp tortilla chips with a fresh tomatillo and green-chili salsa, then finishing them with crema, cheese, onion, and cilantro.

Prep

20m

Cook

15m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
582kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

39g

Fat

44g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Salsa

  • 500g
    Tomatillo (husked and rinsed)
  • 2pcs
    Serrano Chili (stemmed)
  • 120g
    White Onion (roughly chopped)
  • 10g
    Garlic (peeled)
  • 500ml
    Water
  • 15g
    Fresh Coriander (roughly chopped)
  • 30ml
    Lime Juice
  • 6g
    Salt

Skillet

  • 40ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 200g
    Tortilla Chips

Topping

  • 4pcs
    Egg
  • 100g
    Queso Fresco Cheese (crumbled)
  • 80g
    Sour Cream

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the tomatillo and serrano chilies and simmer until softened and olive green.

  2. 02

    Drain the vegetables, then blend them with the garlic, fresh coriander, lime juice, and salt until smooth.

  3. 03

    Heat the vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Pour in the salsa and simmer until slightly thickened.

  4. 04

    Add the tortilla chips and fold gently just until coated and beginning to soften while retaining some crisp edges.

  5. 05

    Cook the eggs until the white and yolk are set. Divide the chilaquiles among plates and top with the eggs, queso fresco cheese, sour cream, white onion, and extra fresh coriander.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately.

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