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Chilaquiles Verdes

A traditional Mexican breakfast dish featuring crispy tortilla chips smothered in a vibrant green salsa, topped with cheese, avocado, and a fried egg.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa Verde
  • 10 oz tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 1 medium jalapeño stem removed
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro packed
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the Tortilla Chips
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
For Toppings
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 4 large eggs fried
  • 1/4 cup sour cream for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare the Salsa Verde
  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the tomatillos and jalapeño, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened. This step helps to mellow the flavors and make blending easier.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the tomatillos and jalapeño to a blender. Add garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Make the Tortilla Chips
  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of tortilla in; it should sizzle immediately.
  2. Fry the tortilla wedges in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Assemble the Chilaquiles
  1. In a large skillet, add the prepared salsa verde over medium heat. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  2. Add the fried tortilla chips to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the salsa. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chips are slightly softened but still retain some crunch.
  3. Serve the chilaquiles on plates, topped with crumbled queso fresco, sliced avocado, a fried egg, and a drizzle of sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chilaquiles can be served with additional toppings such as diced onions, radishes, or a sprinkle of chili powder for extra flavor. Adjust the heat level by using more or fewer jalapeños.

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