Breakfast Chilaquiles [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Sometimes, you wake up and you feel "eh" and you just need a big pile of savory and greasy breakfast. Luckily for you, this breakfast chilaquiles "hangover" recipe will make you fall back in love with life. There is no better hangover cure than greasy, fried food. Plus, these vegan chilaquiles are the ultimate breakfast and brunch meal. Serve this up, and you’ll literally have people eating outta the palm of your hand!

Breakfast Chilaquiles [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Serves

2-4

Cook Time

Ingredients

For the Chilaquiles:

2 cups canola oil, for frying
8 corn tortillas, cut into quarters or sixths
12 ounces extra firm tofu, drained and crumbled
6 ounces soy chorizo
3 cups loosely packed kale, chopped
3/4 cup red onion, minced
1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash pink Himalayan sea salt
Chili powder

1/2 cup golden cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
Cilantro
Sliced avocado
Shredded vegan cheese
Yellow onion, sliced

Preparation

Place oven broiler on high.
Crumble tofu with hands or with a fork, set aside.
In a frying pan on medium high heat, add oil.
Once oil is hot, fry tortillas on medium high for about 5-6 minutes, until crispy and golden.
Place tortilla chips on a paper towel lined plate. Season with salt and chili powder. Set aside.
In an oven safe skillet on medium-high heat, add 1/2 a teaspoon of the oil used to make tortilla chips.
Once the oil is hot, add soy chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add red onion and jalapeño. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes.
Add kale and sauté another 4-5 minutes.
Once kale is a bit wilted, add crumbled tofu, curry powder, cumin, and cayenne. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cook on medium high for an additional 5-6 minutes, until tofu is cooked through.
Toss in tortilla chips and mix to combine all the ingredients.
Garnish with about 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese and place in oven to broil for about 2-3 minutes. Garnish with additional toppings. Serve hot.

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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS

Vegan recipes with a focus on good feelin’, sometimes, but not always healthy, scrumptious comfort food. Most people don’t think of delicious comfort food when they hear the word vegan and I’m here to change all that! My name is Ashley, a vegan food blogger and recipe developer. While my wife and I develop recipes that range from quick and healthy, to deep-fried and salted, we specifically focus on good feelin’, sometimes not always healthy, scrumptious comfort food. Grab a drink and let’s have some fun in the kitchen!