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Chilaquiles Verdes
Medium 35 min~344 kcal 7/10
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Chilaquiles Rojos
A Mexican breakfast of crisp corn tortillas tossed briefly in red salsa and topped with egg, crema, cheese, and onion.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 22 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the base
- 8 Corn tortillas
For frying
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 4 Tomatoes
- 1 Yellow onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 Dried hot peppers
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
For serving
- 4 Eggs
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Strained yogurt
- 100 g White cheese
- 1 Avocado
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the corn tortillas into triangles and fry them in the vegetable oil for 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp.
5 min05:00 - 2
Boil the tomatoes, half onion, garlic, and dried hot peppers for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Blend the boiled sauce ingredients with the salt.
- 4
Thicken the sauce in a pan for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the crisp tortilla pieces to the sauce and turn gently for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Cook the eggs in a separate pan for 4 minutes, leaving the yolks runny.
4 min04:00 - 7
Finely chop the remaining onion, crumble the white cheese, and slice the avocado.
- 8
Serve chilaquiles rojos with the eggs, strained yogurt, white cheese, onion, and avocado.
💡 Tip: Turn the tortilla pieces in the sauce for only 2 to 3 minutes; when some crisp edges remain, the plate feels better balanced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chilaquiles rojos on hot plates with egg, white cheese, strained yogurt, and optional avocado on top.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
17
g protein
46
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 43%Fat 41%
9g
Sugar
8.9g
Fiber
1509mg
Sodium
10.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chilaquiles Rojos make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Chilaquiles Rojos take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Chilaquiles Rojos difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chilaquiles Rojos have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 17g, carbs: 46g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Chilaquiles Rojos contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chilaquiles Rojos belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Chilaquiles Rojos need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Chilaquiles Rojos filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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