1large jalapeño, stems removed and deseeded (for extra heat use serranos instead)
juice and zest from 1 lime
2teaspoonscumin powder
1teaspoonhoney
¼teaspoonsea salt <br> <br>
Toppings
1-4fried or scrambled eggs
¼cupred onion, thinly sliced
small handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
queso fresca, feta cheese or other cheese or non-dairy alternative of your choice
fresh limes
red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400ºF
If the tortillas are uncooked, to start, cook as you normally would in a dry skillet. Set aside.
Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil.
Slice the rolled tortillas into 6 equal wedges and arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining avocado oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning the pan halfway through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Once the chips are done, make the salsa verde.
Preheat your broiler to high.
Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse them well. Cut the tomatillos in half and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Add the garlic cloves. Place the pan under the broiler for about 5-7 minutes, to lightly blacken the skin on the tomatillos. (You can also roast them in a 450ºF oven for about 10 minutes). Allow to cool for a couple minutes.
Put the tomatillos, garlic, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice and zest, cumin, honey and salt into a high speed blender or food processor and blend until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed.
To prepare the chilaquiles, place the chips on a serving platter. Spoon the salsa verde evenly over top. Use as much or as little as you'd like. Top with red onion, cilantro, egg(s) and finally, sprinkle the cheese (is using) evenly over top. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
You can use whatever tortillas you'd like. If you prefer, you can use a store-bought salsa verde Add cooked, crumbled chorizo on top, if you'd like Use (or don't) whatever cheese you'd like, there are some great crumbly nut cheeses available.