Chilaquiles with blue corn chips
Chilaquiles with blue corn chips is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish where fried or baked blue corn tortilla chips are simmered in a flavorful salsa (often green tomatillo or red tomato-based) until slightly softened. It's typically topped with crumbled cheese, crema, onions, and sometimes fried eggs or shredded chicken. The dish originates from Mexico, with roots in using leftover tortillas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally moderate to high in carbohydrates from the corn chips and salsa, with a good amount of fat from the chips, cheese, and crema, and a moderate amount of protein, especially if eggs or meat are added. A typical serving provides key nutrients like fiber, calcium, and iron, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-600 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 410 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Magnesium | 70 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Zinc | 2.1 mg |
Per 1.5 cups (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Using blue corn chips adds a unique nutritional twist, as blue corn contains more antioxidants (anthocyanins) than yellow or white corn, and it's a culturally significant ingredient in Mexican cuisine. The dish is a classic example of 'comida de aprovechamiento' (food of utilization), transforming simple leftovers into a vibrant, flavorful meal.
