Chilaquiles Recipe

Name: Chilaquiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb. fresh tomatillos, papery husks removed; 1/2 yellow onion, peeled; 2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 2 avocados, halved, pitted, and flesh scooped out; 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro; ⅛ tsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; 1 small tomato, finely diced; 1/4 red onion, finely diced; 5 medium tomatoes, finely diced; 1/2 small onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 Tbs. lime juice; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled; 6 cups tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lb. fresh tomatillos, papery husks removed
1/2 yellow onion, peeled
2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
2 avocados, halved, pitted, and flesh scooped out
1 Tbs. chopped cilantro
⅛ tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 small tomato, finely diced
1/4 red onion, finely diced
5 medium tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 Tbs. lime juice
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
6 cups tortilla chips

1
To make Salsa Verde: Bring large pot of water to a boil.
2
Add tomatillos and onion, and boil 10 minutes, or until vegetables are soft to the touch.
3
Drain, transfer to blender, and blend with jalapeno and cilantro until smooth.
4
To make Guacamole: Mash avocados, cilantro, oil, and lemon juice in medium bowl.
5
Stir in tomato and onion, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
6
To make Pico de Gallo: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
7
To make Chilaquiles: Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
8
Add tofu, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
9
Saute 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Stir in 2 cups Salsa Verde, then tortilla chips.
11
Stir in 2 more cups Salsa Verde, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
12
Serve with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lb. fresh tomatillos, papery husks removed, 1/2 yellow onion, peeled, 2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Chilaquiles falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilaquiles

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