How many calories in chilaquiles
A plate of chilaquiles has about 550 kcal, with 18 g of protein.
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Chilaquiles are fried tortilla pieces simmered in red or green salsa until they just start to soften. They get cream, crumbled cheese and onion on top, and they are breakfast all over Mexico, often with beans on the side.
A plate is 550 kcal, with 50 g of carbs, 31 g of fat and 18 g of protein. Most of the fat comes from frying the tortillas and from the cream.
A fried egg or shredded chicken on top is common and adds protein and calories. Count the egg and the beans on their own.
Tips
- 1Ask for chicken on top, it adds protein and keeps you going longer.
- 2Go light on the cream and let the salsa carry it.
- 3At home, bake the tortilla pieces instead of frying them.
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Questions
What is the difference between chilaquiles rojos and verdes?
The salsa. Rojos use a red sauce of tomatoes and dried chiles, verdes a green sauce of tomatillos and green chiles.
Are chilaquiles the same as nachos?
No. Nachos are crisp chips with toppings. Chilaquiles are simmered in salsa so they go soft, and they are a breakfast.
How many calories in two plates of chilaquiles?
About 1,100 kcal.
Are chilaquiles high in protein?
Not on their own, about 18 g a plate, most of it from the cheese. An egg or chicken on top brings more.
What are chilaquiles made from?
Corn tortillas, often a day old, cut into pieces and fried. It is a way to use up tortillas that are no longer fresh.
