Chilaquiles Verde Breakfast Delight
These chilaquiles verdes are a vibrant and spicy dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. Crunchy tortilla chips are tossed in a zesty green salsa, topped with fried eggs, avocado, and fresh garnishes.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Full Ingredient List
- 1 (16-ounce) jar tomatillo salsa or 2 cups homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 6 ounces thick tortilla chips (preferably El Milagro brand)
- Cilantro Lime Crema for drizzling
- 4 fried eggs
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- ½ jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
- Cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Main
Tools and Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (16-ounce) jar or 2 cups | tomatillo salsa | ||
| 1 cup | water or vegetable broth | ||
| 6 ounces | thick tortilla chips | about 4 handfuls | |
| for drizzling | Cilantro Lime Crema | ||
| 4 | fried eggs | ||
| 1 | avocado | sliced | |
| 2 | radishes | thinly sliced | |
| ½ | jalapeño pepper | thinly sliced | |
| to taste | Cotija cheese | sprinkle | |
| to taste | fresh cilantro leaves | for garnish | |
| to taste | sea salt | ||
| to taste | freshly ground black pepper |
Instructions
- Step 1: Pour the salsa and water into a large skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 2: Add the tortilla chips to the skillet and fold them into the sauce to coat. (Tips: Wait to add the chips right before serving to maintain their crunch.)
- Step 3: Remove from heat and top with drizzles of cilantro lime crema, the fried eggs, sliced avocado, radishes, and jalapeños.
- Step 4: Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and garnish with fresh cilantro. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Additional Information
Notes: For a variation, you can use red salsa instead of green to make chilaquiles rojos. Adjust toppings to your liking.