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Mexican Matzo Brei Chilaquiles
A cross between traditional Jewish matzo brei (https://immigrantstable.com/matzo-brei-passover/) and chilaquiles rojos, this recipe presents a Mexican-inspired twist on the traditional Jewish Passover breakfast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 matzo sheets regular or gluten-free
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 cup Salsa roja
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
- ¼ cup Crema or sour cream
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a wide bowl with water and dip the matzos in the water for 30 seconds to soften. Remove from water.
- Break matzo sheets into 1-2 inch pieces.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the matzo pieces and mix well to combine.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter or heat the olive oil.
- Add the matzo-egg mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the eggs are set.
- In a wide pan, combine the salsa roja and chicken broth/water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked matzo brei to the salsa mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Transfer the chilaquiles to a plate or bowl.
- Top with the crumbled queso fresco, crema, diced onion, and cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
761mg
(32%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
692IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 692IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.