High Protein Low Calorie Chilaquiles
If you’re a fan of hearty, flavorful brunches, you’re going to fall in love with these high protein low calorie chilaquiles. A healthier twist on the classic, these healthy chilaquiles are made with crispy tortilla chips soaked in bold enchilada sauce, topped with jammy fried eggs, and finished with a rich, savory side of refried black beans and a creamy lime cottage cheese crema.
Servings: 1
Calories: 456kcal
Ingredients
Crema:
- 55 g Low-fat Cottage Cheese (Good Culture)
- Salt & Chili Powder (to taste)
- 2-3 cloves Garlic
- ½ small Lime (juiced)
- 2-3 tbsp Water
Black Beans:
- 75 g Black Beans
- Splash of Vegetable Broth
- Chili Powder (Smoked Paprika, Cayenne, to taste)
Chilaquiles:
- ¼ small Red Onion (chopped)
- ½ Jalapeño (chopped)
- 42 g Tortilla Chips (H‑E‑B)
- 80 g Red Enchilada Sauce (H-E-B Mi Tienda)
- 46 g Egg White
- 100 g Large Brown Eggs (Vital Farms)
- Salt & Pepper
- 28 g Fat Free Feta (Athenos)
- Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
Crema:
- Blend all your ingredients together until smooth. Add more water for desired consistency.55 g (0.25 cups) Low-fat Cottage Cheese, Salt & Chili Powder, 2-3 cloves Garlic, 1/2 small Lime, 2-3 tbsp Water
Black Beans:
- Add your ingredients to a small pot and cook on low heat until it starts to thicken. Should take about 5-6 minutes.75 g (0.5 cups) Black Beans, Splash of Vegetable Broth, Chili Powder
- Mash down the beans so it’s a nice refried beans consistency.
Tortilla Chips:
- Prep your veggies and then add to a pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. I don’t add any oil but you can if desired.1/4 small Red Onion, 1/2 Jalapeño
- Then add in your tortilla chips and pour over the enchilada sauce. Sauté together for 3-4 minutes and then set aside.42 g (0.33 cups) Tortilla Chips, 80 g (0.33 cups) Red Enchilada Sauce
Eggs:
- In the same pan, pour in the egg whites and then crack in the two whole eggs. Season with salt & pepper.46 g (3 tbsp) Egg White, 100 g (2) Large Brown Eggs, Salt & Pepper
- Cook your preferred way. I like to cook them over medium or until the whites set.
Assemble:
- Add everything together to a bowl and top with your fat free feta and cilantro!28 g (2 tbsp) Fat Free Feta, Fresh Cilantro
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Nutrition Information
High Protein Low Calorie Chilaquiles
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
456
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.