Chiles Toreados Recipe: Perfect for Carne Asada & Classic Mexican Dishes!

jalapeño peppers

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Serrano peppers are slightly healthier due to lower calories, while banana peppers are often cheaper.

Ensure all ingredients are completely dry before starting.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of avocado oil to the skillet.

Add 6 garlic cloves to the skillet and stir until they are browned.

Add 12 Chile de arbol to the skillet and cook for 20-30 seconds until fragrant, then remove.

Add 8 jalapenos to the skillet and stir until they blister and char on all sides.

Remove the jalapenos from the skillet once softened and charred.

Add 10 spring onions to the skillet and cook until browned but slightly undercooked for crunch.

Finish with 2 tablespoons of lime juice and salt to taste, then toss everything to combine.

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