Spinachy Green Chilaquiles Recipe

Name: Spinachy Green Chilaquiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 onion chopped;; 2 cloves garlic chopped;; 12 ounces spinach about 4 cups;; 1 red bell pepper roasted and chopped;; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 cup oaxaca cheese shredded;; 16 ounces tomatillo salsa jar of; 10 egg whites; 2 cups tortilla chips crushed, or 1 dozen corn tortillas cut into eighths;; salt; pepper; 1 dash cumin; 1 dash paprika

Servings: persons

1/2 onion chopped;
2 cloves garlic chopped;
12 ounces spinach about 4 cups;
1 red bell pepper roasted and chopped;
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup oaxaca cheese shredded;
16 ounces tomatillo salsa jar of
10 egg whites
2 cups tortilla chips crushed, or 1 dozen corn tortillas cut into eighths;
salt
pepper
1 dash cumin
1 dash paprika

1
In a large, oven-safe pan heat oil on medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
While onions saute in a separate bowl whisk egg whites, salt, pepper, cumin and paprika and a splash of water until frothy. Set egg white mixture aside.
3
Add garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4
Add spinach and turn the heat to low so the spinach can wilt slightly but not overcook. Once spinach begins to wilt add chopped roasted red bell pepper.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Return the pan to medium heat and let it heat up for a 1-2 minutes.
7
Add egg white mixture to the pan and stir until eggs just begin to set.
8
Next add the crushed tortilla chips (or tortillas) and continue to stir until eggs are soft set.
9
Pour the tomatillo salsa into pan and heat through.
10
Meanwhile preheat broiler. Sprinkle the chilaquiles with cheese.
11
Place under the broiler for 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are beautifully browned. Let stand 10-15 minutes before digging in.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 onion chopped;, 2 cloves garlic chopped;, 12 ounces spinach about 4 cups;, 1 red bell pepper roasted and chopped;, and more.

Yes, Spinachy Green 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.

Spinachy Green Chilaquiles

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