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Ingredients
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6 dried chile de arbol peppers
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¾ cup water, or as needed
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1 clove garlic
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup vegetable oil for frying
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18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
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3 cups crumbled queso fresco, divided
Toppings:
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1 cup sour cream, divided
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1 cup shredded lettuce, divided
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2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
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½ cup chopped green onions, divided
Directions
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Snap tops off of dried chiles and place in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain water and place chiles into a food processor or blender with garlic and salt. Purée until smooth. Press sauce through a strainer and set aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Soak each tortilla in the sauce, then place in the hot oil. Turn over almost immediately and fry for about 5 seconds on the other side. Remove to a plate that is lined with paper towels, stacking them on top of each other to keep them pliable for filling.
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Take one fried tortilla at a time and fill with about 2 tablespoons queso fresco. Roll up and place seam side down on a plate. Place three of these on each plate.
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Top tortillas in the following order: Start with a layer of sour cream, then a small handful of lettuce, three tomato slices, 2 more tablespoons queso fresco, and 1 tablespoon green onions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
477 | Calories |
24g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 477 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 24g | 31% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 61% |
Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
Sodium 609mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 21g | 42% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 474mg | 36% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 498mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.