How to Make the Best Mexican Breakfast Red Enchiladas

red enchilada sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and preservatives.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils cook faster and are a great protein source.

Prepare Chile Colorado for dipping tortillas (link provided for recipe).

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a nonstick frying pan.

Dip corn tortillas into the Chile Colorado and place them in the hot oil.

Fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds until soft and pliable, then remove to a plate.

Sprinkle cheese on each tortilla before adding the egg mixture.

In a separate pan, scramble 2 eggs with onion until cooked.

Fill tortillas with the egg mixture and cheese, then roll them up.

Serve with refried beans on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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