Trying 7 Breakfasts From Around the World | Day 1: Mexican Chilaquiles

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Feta offers a similar crumbly texture at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower price.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: store-bought tortilla chips

Baked chips can be healthier and cheaper than fresh tortillas.

Fry the corn tortillas in vegetable oil or lard until crispy.

Blend the crushed tomatoes, garlic, and chipotle peppers to make the sauce.

Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

Combine the sauce with the sautéed onion and simmer.

Layer the crispy tortillas on a plate and pour the sauce over them.

Top with crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco, Mexican crema, sliced avocado, and radishes.

Garnish with cilantro and serve with a fried egg on top.

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