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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
30 tortillas de maíz
16 tomatillos verdes
3-4 chiles jalapeños or serranos
fresh cilantro
epazote
1 clove garlic
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 whole clove
1/4 tablespoon whole black pepper
1/2 onion
1.5 cups water
6 tablespoons oil for frying eggs
sour cream
queso fresco or cotija cheese

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

Cut 30 corn tortillas into small triangles.

2

Fry the tortilla triangles in hot oil for about 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy.

3

Remove the fried tortillas and drain excess oil in a colander.

4

For the green salsa, blend 16 tomatillos, 3-4 jalapeños or serranos, fresh cilantro, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1 whole clove, 1/4 tablespoon black pepper, and 1/2 onion with 1.5 cups of water until smooth.

5

In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and fry the blended salsa until it starts to boil.

6

Add fresh epazote to the salsa and let it cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.

7

In another skillet, heat 6 tablespoons of oil and fry eggs to your liking, adding a pinch of salt.

8

Once the salsa is ready, add the fried tortillas to the skillet and mix well to combine.

9

Serve the chilaquiles topped with sour cream, diced onion, cheese, and fried eggs.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

colanderskilletblender

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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