Crispy Vegetarian Chilaquiles

Your new favorite breakfast: crunchy, saucy, and satisfying!

Crispy Vegetarian Chilaquiles are a vibrant and satisfying Mexican breakfast or brunch dish. Featuring tortilla chips simmered in a flavorful green salsa, topped with eggs and fresh garnishes, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and delicious meal. It is a fantastic way to use up stale tortilla chips and create a hearty, flavorful experience.

Ingredients

• 8 cups tortilla chips (stale is best!)
• 4 cups green salsa (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
• 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• Optional: pickled red onions
• radishes

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Pour in the green salsa and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add tortilla chips to the simmering salsa, stirring gently to coat.
4. Cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing chips to soften slightly but retain some crispness.
5. While chilaquiles cook, fry or poach eggs to your liking.
6. Plate the chilaquiles, top with a fried egg, cotija cheese, crema, avocado, and cilantro.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy the crunchy, savory goodness!

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 646 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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