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Chilaquiles Verdes

Cultural Context

Chilaquiles originated in Mexico as a way to use up stale tortillas, often served for breakfast or brunch. The dish is a beloved comfort food, typically featuring crispy tortilla chips smothered in green salsa, topped with various ingredients like chicken, cheese, and avocado. Today, chilaquiles have gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in many Latin American and Tex-Mex restaurants worldwide.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
16 tortillas
aceite
2 lbs (950 grs) tomatillos o tomates verdes
2 jalapeños
cilantro o epazote
1 cubo de caldo de pollo
1/2 cebolla blanca
1 diente de ajo
cebolla picada
queso fresco
sal al gusto

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor while being more widely available.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while beans are budget-friendly.

green salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Homemade salsa can be made with fresh ingredients, reducing preservatives.

1

Fry the tortillas in oil until crispy and golden brown.

2

Blend the tomatillos or green tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro or epazote, onion, garlic, and chicken bouillon cube until smooth to create the sauce.

3

Pour the sauce over the fried tortillas and mix to coat evenly.

4

Serve topped with chopped onion, fresh cheese, and salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsimmering

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

ChilaquilesChilaquiles con Salsa Verde
Local Name: Chilaquiles Verdes

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