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The Best Healthy Chilaquiles Verdes – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Best Healthy Chilaquiles Verdes

A lighter, healthier take on classic chilaquiles verdes, featuring toasted tortillas and a homemade charred salsa verde. Perfect for a guilt-free brunch or dinner without deep frying.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 225

Ingredients
  

  • For the Charred Salsa Verde
  • ½ lb (225 g / 7.9 oz) tomatillos, skins removed and quartered
  • ½ yellow onion, cut into 6 pieces
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded (or leave seeds in for a spicier dish), and quartered
  • 1 Anaheim pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly smashed
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) cilantro including stems, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) water
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • ¼ of 1 avocado, pitted
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) sea salt
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Chilaquiles
  • 6 whole -grain sprouted corn tortillas, about 6 inches in diameter, cut into 4 wedges
  • 4 whole eggs + 8 egg whites
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) sea salt
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) nonfat Greek yogurt, for serving
  • ¾ of 1 avocado, pitted and sliced, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish
  • Make the salsa verde up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This turns the recipe into a super-quick weekday breakfast.
  • Control the heat by adjusting the jalapeño seeds. For a milder salsa, remove all seeds and membranes. For a fiery kick, leave some or all of them in.
  • Day-old, stale corn tortillas are perfect for this recipe as they toast up even crispier than fresh ones.
  • Get creative with toppings! Crumbled cotija or feta cheese, pickled red onions, or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce can add another layer of flavor.

Method
 

  1. Heat a large, dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the tomatillos, onion, jalapeño, Anaheim pepper, and garlic.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are charred and slightly soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Transfer the charred vegetables to a blender.
  5. Add the cilantro, water, lime juice, one-quarter of the avocado, ¼ tsp salt, and pepper.
  6. Blend until the salsa is smooth.
  7. Preheat your oven to 425°F / 215°C.
  8. Spread the tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes, or until crisp.
  9. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg whites, turmeric, cumin, and the remaining ¼ tsp sea salt.
  10. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  11. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring regularly, until the eggs are scrambled and set to your liking.
  12. To assemble, pour half of the tomatillo-pepper sauce into a large baking dish.
  13. Arrange the toasted tortilla wedges over the sauce, then pour the remaining sauce over the tortillas.
  14. Top with the scrambled eggs.
  15. Garnish with the remaining sliced avocado, dollops of Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves.
  16. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 14gFat: 87g

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