About this vegan chilaquiles recipe
This is my vegan and light version of this traditional Mexican dish, which I love. I confess that I made this chilaquiles recipe with store-bought tortilla chips. As I mentioned, traditional and authentic Mexican Chilaquiles is to deep-fry small pieces of corn tortillas.
What are chilaquiles?
This recipe for vegan chilaquiles rojos (red sauce), is one of my favorite Mexican breakfasts. This is my easy and super-fast version of this authentic Mexican dish. This recipe comes together in under 20 minutes.
Chilaquiles (pronounced “chee-lah-KEE-lays”) are deep-fried tortilla chips in Mexican salsa. Usually, this authentic Mexican dish is a weekend breakfast and often comes with a side of refried beans. In some states, they serve it with a fried egg on top.
Are chilaquiles and migas the same thing?
No. But be sure not to get confused between migas and chilaquiles. Migas are fried tortilla pieces mixed in with scrambled eggs. There is no sauce involved in cooking the Migas. On the other hand, salsa is essential in chilaquiles.
Ingredient
- Tortilla chips. I’m not a fan of deep-fried foods; deep-frying is always messy. So, this idea of making vegan breakfast chilaquiles with store-bought tortilla chips cuts the work and time needed to make them in more than half.
- Salsa.
How to make the perfect easy chilaquiles
- First, you have to make red salsa. Blend the ingredients and cook them in a saucer for 10-15 minutes.
- Second, while Mexican salsa is cooking, prepare your tofu. Squeeze the liquid, crumble, add the diced onion, and season.
- Third, place the baked tortilla chips on a plate ( I like to use pasta bowls).
- LASTLY, serve the sauce over the chips. Top with the queso fresco prepared tofu and finish with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro. Here are other ideas to finish the vegan chilaquiles: Mexican crema, red pickled onions, guacamole, vegan sour cashew cream
Vegan chilaquiles rojos
Equipment
Ingredients
Sauce
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 serrano pepper
- ½ small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Tofu
- 1 block of extra-firm tofu drained and crumbled
- ¼ of chopped onion small
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
Chilaquiles
- 12 oz corn tortilla chips
- Avocado sliced
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Blend tomatoes, serrano pepper, onion, and garlic cloves. If the blender does not run add water, one or two tablespoons.
- In a small pot, add oil and pour the sauce, add the salt and leave until it starts to simmer, lower the heat and leave for 5 more minutes.
- On a plate crumble the drained tofu. Remove any excess liquid. Mix with the chopped onion and salt.
- In an extended dish or bowl put two or three handfuls of tortilla chips, lather some sauce and finish with the crumbled tofu and avocado slices.
Notes
- The only trick here is to buy the best tortilla chips that you can find I usually buy the baked and organic ones.
- You want thick corn tortilla chips with a lot of flavors. I use baked tortilla chips, which work perfectly with the salsa Roja, and red sauce. But maybe you will have a bit of a trial-and-error situation until you find the perfect brand.
- Serve immediately. If you want to store, store separately. The sauce has to be stored in the fridge and the toppings.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
information
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Tips & tricks
- The only trick here is to buy the best tortilla chips you can find I usually buy the baked and organic ones.
- You want thick corn tortilla chips with a lot of flavors. I use baked tortilla chips, which work perfectly with the salsa Roja, and red sauce. But maybe you will have a bit of a trial-and-error situation until you find the perfect brand.
- Make your tortilla chips at home.
Is this an authentic Mexican recipe?
It is an authentic chilaquiles recipe, but with a slight twist. I like to think I’m adapting a traditional recipe to modern times. Here is my secret: I use store-bought corn chips, but the rest of the ingredients for this recipe are fresh and super healthy. The sauce is made with tomatoes, onion, and garlic. It is served with sliced avocado, tofu instead of queso fresco, and diced red onions.
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