Chilaquiles -

Chilaquiles

Ingredients

1 dozen corn tortillas, several days old
1 cup onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed or ¼ tsp garlic powder
2 teaspoons chilli powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 ½ cups low fat cottage cheese
1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
6 oz grated jack or cheddar cheese
Salt to taste
1 tablespoons oil

Method

Cut tortillas into wedges or tear into strips. Sauté onions in oil for 5 min. (A non-stick or cast iron skillet that’s ovenproof is ideal for this.) Add tortilla pieces, chilli powder, garlic, cumin and salt. Toss until the tortilla pieces are wilted. Puree cottage cheese and tomatoes in blender until smooth. Stir gently into tortilla pieces. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 min.

Related food category:

• Lunch