Vegan Chilaquiles Verdes Recipe
Crunchy tortilla wedges drenched in smoky, robust salsa verde, topped with creamy vegan cotija, fresh avocado, and all kinds of fun bells and whistles. Chilaquiles Verdes is a traditional Mexican breakfast and just happens to be the ultimate vegan hangover cure too!
Servings: 3
Calories: 649kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 soft corn tortillas
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup salsa verde
To Garnish and serve:
- 1 cup vegan chorizo optional
- 3 tablespoons salsa verde additional for garnishing
- ⅓ cup vegan cotija cheese
- Thinly sliced jalapeño to taste
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 red radish thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Stack the tortillas and make 3 cuts through the center to divide them into 6 triangles each.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tortilla wedges and cook, stirring and flipping the wedges about occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until they are golden and mostly crispy.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the salsa verde. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer and the tortillas absorb the salsa.
- Divide the chilaquiles among serving plates. Garnish with vegan chorizo, additional fresh salsa verde, vegan cotija cheese, jalapeño slices, avocado, red onion, radish, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
🌽 Thick and Thrifty:
Use thicker aged tortillas for chilaquiles if they’re not fresh enough for tacos. Thinner tortillas can break apart during cooking, making the dish less appealing.
🔥 Crisp Control to Major Yum:
Fry tortilla wedges in hot oil until crisp, but avoid overheating. If the oil is too hot, the tortillas can absorb excess oil and turn greasy.
📏 Space Out, Crisp Up:
Fry tortilla wedges in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan. Crowding can cause steaming instead of crisping, ruining the perfect texture.
🍅 Hot Girl Simmer:
Add salsa verde and simmer gently. Avoid a vigorous boil to prevent the tortillas from getting too soft and falling apart.
🥑 Garnish Glory:
Top with fresh garnishes like avocado, cilantro, and radishes just before serving. It keeps the dish crisp, vibrant, and super enjoyable.
Nutrition
Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 1402mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 669IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 5mg