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Smoky Chilaquiles and Avocado
Mexican Free recipe

Smoky Chilaquiles and Avocado

★★★★★ 4.9 (394 ratings)

Our Chilaquiles leans on white onion and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished and Avocado.

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chilaquiles
  • 4 oz white onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime
  • 1 cup ground cumin
  • 3 cloves corn tortillas
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the chilaquiles generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the chilaquiles and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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