Low Carb Chilaquiles Brunch Recipe

Breakfast
Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
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Low Carb Chilaquiles Brunch
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Description

Imagine starting your day with a vibrant, flavorful brunch that satisfies your cravings and nourishes your body. This inspired take on Mexican chilaquiles delivers all the comforting textures and tastes of the traditional dish, reimagined for a modern palate. Crispy tortilla chips form the base, providing a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the other elements.

These aren't your ordinary chips; they're carefully baked to achieve the perfect level of crispness. A rich, savory sauce smothers the chips, infusing them with a depth of flavor that's both bold and comforting. The sauce, reminiscent of a classic red salsa, boasts a harmonious blend of tomatoes, peppers, and spices, creating a taste that awakens the senses.

To complete the chilaquiles, a perfectly fried egg sits atop the saucy chips, its golden yolk ready to burst and mingle with the other flavors. Melted cheese blankets the entire dish, adding a creamy, decadent touch that ties everything together. As a delightful accompaniment, a vibrant side of Mexican wild rice complements the chilaquiles.

Riced cauliflower takes the place of traditional rice, offering a lighter, more wholesome alternative. Cremini mushrooms add an earthy, umami note to the wild rice, creating a balanced and satisfying flavor profile. This brunch is more than just a meal; it's an experience.

Each bite offers a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you feeling energized and content. The combination of crispy chips, savory sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked egg is simply irresistible. For the best experience, assemble this dish fresh, ensuring that each component retains its optimal texture and flavor.

Prepare the individual elements separately – the tortilla triangles, the flavorful sauce, and the vibrant wild rice – and then bring them together just before serving. This ensures that the chips remain crisp, the sauce stays vibrant, and the egg is perfectly cooked.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
550 Kcal

C
Carbs
15 g
Fi
Fiber
7 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
45 g
Saturated Fats 15 g
Unsaturated Fats 25 g

Cholestrol 250 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 400 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Cheddar cheese
    Cheddar cheese
    4 slice (from pre-sliced package) - each 3/4 ounce
    2.
    Chorizo Ground Sausage
    Chorizo Ground Sausage
    3 oz
    3.
    Salsa roja cocida (cooked red salsa)
    Salsa roja cocida (cooked red salsa)
    2 tbsp
    4.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    1 large
    5.
    Monterey Jack cheese
    Monterey Jack cheese
    0.25 cup, shredded
    6.
    Lettuce
    Lettuce
    0.25 oz
    7.
    Avocado
    Avocado
    1 oz
    8.
    Cauliflower rice
    Cauliflower rice
    3 oz
    9.
    Brown mushrooms
    Brown mushrooms
    1.5 oz
    10.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 tsp
    11.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tsp
    12.
    Paprika
    Paprika
    0.25 tsp
    13.
    Cumin, ground
    Cumin, ground
    0.25 tsp
    14.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.13 tsp
    15.
    Oregano, dried
    Oregano, dried
    0.13 tsp
    16.
    Chili powder
    Chili powder
    0.13 tsp

Instructions

    1.
    Preheat an oven to 375 degrees and line a large sheet tray with parchment paper. Cut cheese slices into 4 triangles each, and spread them out on the sheet tray. Bake the cheese triangles in your oven for 9-10 minutes until the cheese bakes into crispy tortilla chips . Watch for the cheese to melt, bubble, release excess fat, and harden into crunchy chips with browned edges. Let the tortilla chips cool completely before carefully arranging them on your serving plate.
    2.
    Set the chips aside while you make the chilaquiles toppings. Cook ground chorizo on high heat in a small non-stick pan as you break it up into crumbly pieces. Cook the chorizo until it s almost cooked all the way through, then stir your favorite brand of red salsa into the pan. Reduce the stove to low heat and let the two ingredients simmer together for just about 60 seconds.
    3.
    Make a small space available in the center of the pan, and crack an egg into it. You can use a cooking spoon to break the egg white to help the egg cook faster. Cook the egg to your liking, from over-easy to fried hard. Use a lid to cover the pan to help the egg cook faster on top as well. When the egg is cooked halfway through, sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Return the lid to the pan, and finish cooking until the egg is done and the cheese is melted.
    4.
    Pick up the pan, and gently slide the chorizo, salsa, egg, and cheese over the cheddar tortilla chips. This doesn t have to be a perfect transition, just get the ingredients over the tortilla chips like you would with nachos. Sprinkle shredded lettuce over the chilaquiles. Then, thin-slice the avocado and arrange it on top. Set the plate aside while you quickly make the last part of the brunch.
    5.
    You may use the same pan and return it to the stove. Heat the pan on high heat while you combine cauliflower rice and shredded mushrooms. Use a cheese grater or a mandolin to shred whole mushrooms into thin shreds that mimic wild rice . Add the cauliflower and mushroom to the hot pan, along with all of the remaining spices. Toss and cook the ingredients in the hot pan until you have a golden brown, hot Mexican wild rice. Serve with the chilaquiles and enjoy.