Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato-Chile Sauce
Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato-Chile Sauce bring crunchy tortilla chips tossed in a smoky, tangy tomato and guajillo chile sauce with a gentle heat from jalapeño. Finished with a runny fried egg, creamy avocado, cooling crema, and salty queso fresco, each bite is balanced and satisfying. Serve for a hearty weekend brunch or an anytime comfort meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato-Chile Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Heat oil to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas in batches, being careful not to crowd the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Lift them out with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- 2
In a large saucepan, add water and guajillo chiles. Bring to a boil over high heat, lower the heat, and simmer until the chiles soften, about 5 minutes. Return the heat to medium-high and add onion, garlic, tomatoes, jalapenos, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat and carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add canned tomatoes, vinegar, and olive oil. Remove the center of the lid to let steam escape and blend until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides as needed.
- 4
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup of sauce and bring it to a simmer, stirring often. Add 1/4 of the chips and cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chips are well coated with sauce and heated through. Transfer the chips to a plate.
- 5
In a separate small skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Crack an egg into the butter and cook over easy or to your preference. Add the egg to the chips and top with queso fresco, avocado, crema, and any other desired toppings.
- Calories 2205.37 kcal High 110%
- Protein 30.72 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 91.1 g 33%
- Total Fat 191.71 g High 246%
- Saturated Fat 31.24 g High 156%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 270.47 mg High 90%
- Sodium 763.43 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 9.12 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 11.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 456.01 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 4.07 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 887.34 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 114.33 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 28.48 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato Chile Sauce is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Cilantro Salsa, Cooking Oil, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 2205.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato-Chile Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Cilantro Salsa, Cooking Oil, Corn Tortilla, Cream-Filled Cupcake. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato-Chile Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2205.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato-Chile Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato-Chile Sauce healthy?
- Chilaquiles with Bright Tomato-Chile Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 2205.37 calories and 30.72 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 763.43 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 31.24 g (156% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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