Panile

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 3

A Delicious and Spicy Panile Recipe Perfect for Any Occasion

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

432

Sugar

Fat

31g

Panile is a Mexican snack food that combines pasilla peppers and peanuts to create a rich and flavorful topping for crispy tortillas. This dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family at parties or as a unique appetizer. The peanut-pasilla mixture is made by blending together dried pasilla peppers, salted peanuts, and water until a smooth, thick paste forms. Spread over tortillas and baked to crispy perfection, this dish is bursting with flavor and spice. It's a great way to use up leftover tortillas and peanut butter, and it's sure to impress your guests with its unique and delicious taste.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Rinse the dried pasilla peppers and remove the stems and seeds.
3.	In a blender or food processor, pulse the peanuts until they are coarsely ground.
4.	Add the pasilla peppers and water to the blender and blend until a thick, smooth paste forms.
5.	Season the mixture with salt to taste.
6.	On a baking sheet, lay out the tortillas and spread a thin layer of the peanut-pasilla mixture over each one.
7.	Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the tortillas are crisp and the topping is golden brown and fragrant.
8.	Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and perfect for sharing at parties or as a unique snack.

The peanut-pasilla mixture is bursting with flavor and adds a spicy kick to the tortillas.

It’s a great way to use up leftover tortillas and peanut butter.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the peanuts and tortillas.

It’s not suitable for those with peanut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories and fat, peanuts offer a variety of nutrients and health benefits.
They are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Eating peanuts may help lower cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and improve heart health.

	3 pieces dried pasilla peppers
	250 g salted peanuts
	2 cups cold water
	12 tortillas
	salt , to taste