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Ingredients
- Corn Tortillas - 6, cut into wedges
- Eggs - 1 per person
- Refried Beans - homemade or store bought
- Avocado slices - as needed
- Queso fresco - crumbled, as needed
- For the Salsa Roja:
- Tomatoes - 4~5 medium (Roma preferred)
- White Onion - ½ of a small
- Chile de Arbol - 6~8, seeds and stems removed
- Guajillos - 2, seeds and stems removed
- Garlic - 1 clove
- Oil - 2tbsp
- Salt - to taste
- For the Quick pickled Onions:
- Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Apple cider Vinegar - 1tbsp (or juice of half a lemon)
- Dry Oregano - a pinch
- Salt - a pinch
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 490g | |
| Calories 666 | |
| Calories from Fat 472 | 71% |
| Total Fat 52.96g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 6.83g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium 1196mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 42.37g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.4g | 48% |
| Sugars 11.33g | 8% |
| Protein 13.02g | 21% |
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