Sopes de Chiles

Sopes de Chiles are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish featuring thick, handmade corn tortillas topped with a medley of roasted chiles and fresh vegetables. This vegetarian delight is perfect for a satisfying dinner that's both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

• Corn masa harina - 1 cup
• Warm water - 3/4 cup
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Poblano peppers - 2 medium
• Anaheim peppers - 2 medium
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 1/2 cup, diced
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled (optional)
• Avocado - 1, sliced
• Sour cream - 2 tablespoons (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn masa harina, warm water, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each into a small ball. Flatten each ball into a thick disc about 1/2 inch thick to form the sopes.
3. Heat a comal or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each sope for about 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. Roast the poblano and Anaheim peppers over an open flame or in a broiler until charred. Place them in a plastic bag for 10 minutes to steam, then peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and chop.
5. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced zucchini and red onion until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Season with salt to taste.
7. To assemble, place the pepper and vegetable mixture on top of each sope. Top with crumbled feta cheese, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables.

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