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Chilaquiles Verdes Recipe
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Chilaquiles Verdes Recipe

Chilaquiles verdes is a traditional Mexican breakfast recipe made with fried eggs over crispy tortillas drenched in salsa verde. Great for brunch. Quick and easy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 702 kcal
Course: Main Course, Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

FOR THE SALSA VERDE
  • 1.5 pounds tomatillos sliced
  • 2 jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 red onion chopped, small
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • lime juice from 1
  • salt to taste
FOR THE CHILAQUILES
  • 1 tortilla chips 13 ounce bag
  • 4 egg large
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
FOR GARNISH
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 jalapeno pepper sliced
  • lime wedges
  • queso fresco
  • fresh herbs chopped

Instructions

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  1. Make the salsa verde first by adding those ingredients to a food processor. Process until you achieve a nice, smooth sauce. Pour it into a large pan and heat it gently through, about 20 minutes. Give it a taste and adjust for salt. You can let it simmer longer if you’d like.
  2. Add the tortilla chips and toss to coat all of the chips.
  3. While your sauce is simmering, heat a tablespoon of oil in a separate large pan and add the eggs. Fry them about 4 minutes, or until the whites have set.
  4. Serve the eggs over the tortillas in the pan, or you can distribute the chilaquiles first to plates, then top with the egg.
  5. Garnish with avocado, fresh chopped herbs, jalapeno pepper slices and crumbly queso fresco.

Notes

  • If you leave the tortillas in the pan with the sauce a little bit, they will begin to soften. People literally argue whether or not the chips should get soggy. Some prefer crispy tortillas, but some relish the softer texture. The choice is yours.
  • Consider adding shredded chicken for a dinner version of this meal.
  • To up the heat factor, you can easily include more jalapeno or even introduce something spicier, like a serrano pepper, fiery chili flakes, or your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 702kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 459mg (19%) Potassium 1045mg (22%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 669IU (13%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 215mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 702

% Daily Value*

Calories 702kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 1045mg 22%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 669IU 13%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 215mg 22%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.