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    Home / Main Courses / entree / Baked Green Chilaquiles with Sweet Corn + Summer Squash {gluten-free}

    Baked Green Chilaquiles with Sweet Corn + Summer Squash {gluten-free}

    Published Jul 8, 2015

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    Homemade tortilla chips coated in a nap of tomatillo salsa and tossed with summer squash and corn make a cozy nest for baked eggs and a dose of melty cheese. A gluten-free and vegetarian recipe. 
    delicious Baked Green Chilaquiles with Sweet Corn + Summer Squash
    I've been waiting all year to make a summery version of the baked chilaquiles that Erika and I concocted last winter. The originals, made with red enchilada sauce, kale and black beans, have become a favorite meal in our house to throw together for dinner or brunch. This version gets a warm-weather update from sweet corn, sauteed zucchini and shallot, and tomatillo salsa. Also ALL THE CHEESE. We could eat these for days (and luckily the recipe makes enough so that we will!).

    chips on tray

    Baking your own tortilla chips in the oven is easy-peasy, and results in a lighter version than the more traditional frying method. The chips get tossed with green salsa and vegetables, then topped with cheese and eggs that bake right into the chips. The long slow bake makes the eggs slightly custardy underneath their crispy tops. The whole thing is not unlike deconstructed and way less fussy enchiladas. Or really saucy nachos. We are fans.

    chips in bowl

    Also, how cool is my friend Amelia who made this beautiful bowl by hand, and also inspired the original baked chilaquiles by coming over for an impromptu brunch when I happened to have a jar of enchilada sauce in the cupboard? She is the best.

    sliced veg

    dropping corn in bowl
    tortillas in dish

    Come late summer, I look forward to making this dish with homemade tomatillo salsa. Until then, the storebought stuff works beautifully and makes this a doable dish for when you need foods in a hurry. I'm obsessed with the mild stuff from Santipapas which is organic and made here in San Francisco. Frontera also works well and is widely available, and sometimes you can find fresh salsas made locally in the refrigerated section of grocers.

    Baked Green Chilaquiles with Sweet Corn + Summer Squash on table

    big bowl of Baked Green Chilaquiles with Sweet Corn + Summer Squash

    Feel free to mix up the vegetable matter here, too; the recipe is quite flexible and takes well to all sorts of variations. Fresh shelling beans would be pretty special, as would bell or poblano peppers.

    plate of Baked Green Chilaquiles with Sweet Corn + Summer Squash

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    Baked Green Chilaquiles with Sweet Corn + Summer Squash {gluten-free}

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    Homemade tortilla chips coated in a nap of tomatillo salsa and tossed with summer squash and corn make a cozy nest for baked eggs and a dose of melty cheese. A gluten-free and vegetarian recipe. 
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    For the chilaquiles:

    • 10 (6") corn tortillas, cut into sixths
    • 3 tablespoons light cooking oil (such as sunflower; divided use) (45 ml)
    • sea or kosher salt, as needed
    • 1 jar green salsa (such as Frontera or homemade; mild or medium depending how you like it), plus a little extra for serving if you like (16-ounce / 475 ml)
    • 2 medium zucchini (8 ounces / 225 g)
    • 2 medium ears sweet corn
    • 1 small shallot peeled and thinly sliced (or 1/2 a small yellow onion)
    • 4-6 large eggs
    • 3/4 cup packed, grated mild melting cheese such as jack or goat gouda (3 ounces / 85 g)

    For serving:

    • chevre, feta, or cotija cheese, crumbled
    • cilantro leaves
    • a large handful cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
    • lime wedges
    • salsa
    • 1 or 2 ripe avocados, sliced
    • sour cream or thick, whole milk yogurt

    Instructions

    Make the chips:

    • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400ºF.
    • Cut the tortillas into sixths and divide between two rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle each pan with 1 tablespoon of the oil and a few pinches of salt, and toss with your hands to coat lightly. Spread the tortillas in an even layer and bake until golden and crisp, 10-15 minutes. They will be a little toothsome but will soften up considerably when salsa-ed and baked.

    Make the chilaquiles:

    • Trim the ends off the zucchini and cut them into fairly thin rounds. Shuck the corn and holding a cob in a shallow bowl by one end, use a paring knife to cut off the kernels.
    • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wide skillet set over a medium flame. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 5 minutes. Add the sliced zucchini and a big pinch of salt, and cook until crisp-tender, 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Place the tortilla chips in a large bowl, pour in the salsa, and toss with your hands to coat. Fold in the cooked zucchini mixture and the corn kernels. Oil a large baking dish (I use an 8x12-inch oval one) and spread in the tortilla mixture and any sauce hanging out on the bottom of the bowl. Bake until the chips are hot and starting to crisp a bit around the edges, 10-15 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the cheese. Use the back of a soup spoon to make 4-6 divots in the chips (depending on how many eggs you want). Carefully crack the eggs into the divots and sprinkle with a few pinches of salt. Return to the oven and bake until the eggs are set to your liking, 12-18 minutes. (Alternatively, you can fry the eggs in a skillet to order if not serving the chilaquiles all at once.)
    • Remove the chilaquiles from the oven, scatter the cotija, tomatoes and cilantro over the top, and serve immediately with the salsa, avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges for drizzling over the tops.

    Notes

    Feel free to double this recipe and bake it in a lasagna pan to serve a crowd.
    Nutritional values are based on one of four servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 666kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 23gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 1323mgPotassium: 1235mgFiber: 11gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2160IUVitamin C: 41.1mgCalcium: 305mgIron: 3.3mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!

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    1. thejameskitchen says

      July 08, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Irresistible! So colourful, so mouthwatering, wow. Love the bowl, love the photos, can't wait to make these.
      Nicole

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      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:09 am

        Aw, thanks Nicole!!

        Reply
    2. london bakes says

      July 08, 2015 at 8:54 am

      I don't know how I can have gone 31 years on this planet without having chilaquiles. I must change that immediately! This looks insanely good.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:10 am

        Basically you need to drop what you're doing and come to San Francisco (and bring me some of that peach upside-down cake!).

        Reply
    3. Dena Testa Bray says

      July 08, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Looks absolutely delicious. Thanks so much. D

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:10 am

        You're welcome! :)

        Reply
    4. Lynsey Walker says

      July 08, 2015 at 11:07 am

      this looks insanely good. i can't wait to try. super beautiful. xo

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:10 am

        Thank you Lynsey!

        Reply
    5. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

      July 08, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      This is my comfort food right here. Dang, perfect summer meal!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:11 am

        Aw, thanks Katrina!

        Reply
    6. Amanda says

      July 08, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      I've been obsessing over your chilaquiles for a year and now you've gone and done it with tomatillos. I have just spent a fair amount of time working in mexico and ate these every day. So. Good. I'm making these! Thanks for sharing the recipe! They're gorgeous and I love that they aren't fried.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:14 am

        Ah thank you Amanda!

        Reply
    7. aida mollenkamp says

      July 08, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      Hm, I always think of chilaquiles as a comfort food for colder weather but you have me convinced I should rethink that!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:15 am

        Ah well, it's all the same here in SF, as well you know! ;)

        Reply
    8. Catalina Reyna says

      July 08, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      This looks divine! I can definitely see these in my future. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Catalina // heartenest

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:16 am

        Thanks Catalina! Hope you love 'em. :)

        Reply
    9. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

      July 08, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      This is fabulous, Alanna! Thanks to your inspiration, I've been making this since your last post! It comes together with ease and is delicious with a variety of seasonal veggies. We love this! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:17 am

        I'm so glad you like the OG chilaquiles, Traci - thanks for giving them a go! :)

        Reply
    10. Sydney | Modern Granola says

      July 08, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      This is so fabulous! I've never made chilaquiles at home before, but I've had homemade baked tortilla chips and they are the bomb. This looks seriously fantastic, as does the woodworking of your friend Amelia! How beautiful! It's fun to see two artists collaborating in their different mediums.
      Happy summer!
      xx Sydney

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      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:19 am

        Aw, thank you Sydney! I'm indeed lucky to have such talented friends. Happy summer to you as well.

        Reply
    11. Bonnie Weeks says

      July 09, 2015 at 12:42 am

      This looks amazing and I am definitely going to be making it. I have 11 people in the house this weekend and I'm still nailing down dinner for tomorrow. Not sure if this will be it, but it's going on my list!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2015 at 1:20 am

        Thanks Bonnie! Yikes, that's a lot of people - good luck!

        Reply
    12. Alanna @ One Tough Cookie says

      July 09, 2015 at 1:43 am

      I can't decide what looks better in these photos, the chilaquiles or those gorgeous props! Loving that bowl your friend brought you (as someone taking beginner pottery, I can tell ya it's not easy!), but also that handled baking dish! Be still, my heart. Thanks again for the inspiration!

      Reply
    13. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

      July 09, 2015 at 2:09 am

      Why, yes. I would like to take a nap in this cozy little nest you've made. Just stunning! And ALL THE CHEESE, please!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2015 at 6:23 am

        Move to SF so we can have ALL THE POTLUCKS, k? <3

        Reply
    14. Amy says

      July 09, 2015 at 3:03 am

      I've never had chilaquiles before! Mexican food is still stuck in the 80s here in Australia, but we are slowly seeing more modern takes on it. I know this gorgeous vegetarian dish will be most welcome in our house! Pass the margaritas!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2015 at 6:27 am

        That's such a shame! I missed it so much when I lived in Italy for a year, so I get it. Let me know if you give this a go!

        Reply
    15. [email protected] says

      July 09, 2015 at 3:12 am

      That looks absolutely amazing!!! I love your food photography!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2015 at 6:26 am

        Aw, thanks Jenn!

        Reply
    16. MorganLiz says

      July 09, 2015 at 7:30 am

      I live in South Korea and green salsa is impossible to find :( can you recommend any other sauce substitute?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2015 at 6:25 am

        Hi! Enchilada sauce is pretty traditional, though I don't know that you'll find that any more easily. If not, I can only suggest making your own - it's pretty simple! Let me know what you end up doing.

        Reply
    17. Ileana says

      July 09, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      SPEC-TA-CU-LAR!! You are so good at this, Alanna!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2015 at 6:25 am

        D'awwww! The feeling is very mutual.

        Reply
    18. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

      July 10, 2015 at 12:17 am

      These photos make me weak in the knees. Only to be outdone by the yumminess that is corn tortilla chips becoming half crunchy half sogged-out in chilaquiles. This is how comfort food should be done! So happy to see the summer counterpart to the other fab recipe!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2015 at 6:25 am

        Aw, thanks Katie!! LOVE your chilaquiles description - spot on!

        Reply
    19. Dolphia Nandi-Arnstein says

      July 10, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      Oh! Alanna, do I need to say how much I love your photographs! All of your photos are so good. I am just curious, the big oval shape bowl and the wood handle knife - where are those from? They are so gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 12, 2015 at 12:27 am

        Ah thank you Dolphia! I got that oval pan at a flea market here in San Francisco, and the knife was from an old set that Jay had in his bachelor days (now relegated to the prop cabinet since we got better ones!)

        Reply
    20. _our food stories_ says

      July 11, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Such a great idea to have chilaquiles for brunch! And since corn is one of our favorite vegetables in summer this just so perfect! <3
      Btw the bowl your friend Amelia made, is so beautiful!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 12, 2015 at 12:28 am

        Let's be neighbors so we can have the most epic pot lucks. :) Thank you so much for the kind words! Yes, Amelia is talented beyond belief! I'm sooooooo lucky.

        Reply
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