Homemade tortilla chips with guacamole & charred tomato salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Homemade tortilla chips with guacamole & charred tomato salsa
55 min.
4
552kcal

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If you're looking for a snack that delights the taste buds and is perfect for sharing, look no further than these homemade tortilla chips paired with creamy guacamole and charred tomato salsa! This mouthwatering dish not only satisfies your hunger but also dazzles with vibrant flavors and textures. The combination of crisp, golden chips and smooth, creamy guacamole is an unbeatable duo that brings the festive spirit of Mexico right to your kitchen.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these tortilla chips offer a satisfying crunch that perfectly complements the rich, zesty guacamole. The freshness of ripe avocados blended with zesty lime, crunchy red onions, and a hint of spice from green chilies creates a flavor explosion in every bite. And let’s not forget the charred tomato salsa! Roasting the tomatoes and charring the garlic and chilies add depth and smokiness, turning simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

This recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat. Ready in just 55 minutes, it’s the ideal side dish for any occasion. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious duo that’s all about fresh ingredients and bold flavors!

Ingredients

  • 12  corn tortillas 
  • tbsp vegetable oil 
  • large avocado ripe
  •  juice of lime 
  • 0.5 small onion diced red finely
  • small handful cilantro leaves chopped
  •  to 2 chilies slit green deseeded finely chopped
  • tsp chipotle paste 
  •  plum tomatoes halved
  •  jalapeno green
  •  garlic clove unpeeled
  • 0.5  onion diced red finely
  • tbsp cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  •  juice of lime 
  • tbsp chipotle paste 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • potato masher
  • grill
  • ziploc bags
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. To make the tortillas, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Brush both sides of the tortillas with the oil, then cut into triangles with scissors. Arrange in a single layer on 1 or 2 baking sheets and bake for 7-8 mins.
  3. Remove, sprinkle with salt and set aside.
  4. To make the guacamole, halve and stone the avocados, then spoon the flesh into a bowl.
  5. Pour over the lime juice and a sprinkle of salt, then crush with a potato masher until pured but still chunky.
  6. Add onion, coriander, chillies and chipotle paste. Stir through and set aside until needed.
  7. For the salsa, place the tomatoes, cut-side up, in a shallow baking tray. Season, and place under the grill until blackened, about 15 mins. Meanwhile, in a dry non-stick frying pan, blacken the chillies and garlic. Keep turning to darken on all sides, about 10 mins. When done, peel the garlic and place in a food processor.
  8. Place the chillies in a plastic bag to steam for a few mins, then peel, deseed and stem.
  9. Add the flesh to the food processor along with the tomatoes, onion, coriander, lime juice and chipotle paste. Season and pulse until chunky.

Nutrition Facts

Calories552kcal
Protein6.21%
Fat53.26%
Carbs40.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77.13
Glycemic Load
18.35
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.747391410496%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Epicatechin
0.56mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.23mg
Eriodictyol
0.49mg
Hesperetin
2.02mg
Naringenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
7.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:552.09kcal
27.6%
Fat:34.87g
53.65%
Saturated Fat:5.17g
32.32%
Carbohydrates:59.71g
19.9%
Net Carbohydrates:41.93g
15.25%
Sugar:6.78g
7.54%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:128.62mg
5.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.15g
18.29%
Fiber:17.79g
71.14%
Vitamin C:49.8mg
60.36%
Vitamin K:63.12µg
60.12%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
38.99%
Folate:150.25µg
37.56%
Phosphorus:368.33mg
36.83%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.31%
Potassium:1210.77mg
34.59%
Vitamin E:5.02mg
33.44%
Magnesium:117.52mg
29.38%
Copper:0.5mg
25.1%
Vitamin B5:2.39mg
23.88%
Vitamin A:1165.12IU
23.3%
Vitamin B3:4.55mg
22.77%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.98%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.17%
Zinc:2.29mg
15.3%
Iron:2.26mg
12.56%
Calcium:112.55mg
11.25%
Selenium:6.41µg
9.16%