Description
Huevos Rancheros is a vibrant Mexican breakfast dish that combines crispy tortillas, perfectly fried eggs, and zesty salsa for a flavor explosion. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making it a perfect meal for any time of day. This easy-to-make recipe allows for customization, ensuring you can enjoy this fiesta on your plate with fresh ingredients straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh corn or flour tortillas
- 4 large eggs
- 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by gathering all ingredients.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onions and jalapeños until soft.
- Add the diced tomatoes and a pinch of salt; simmer until they form a chunky sauce.
- In another pan, heat oil over medium-high heat and fry the eggs until whites are set and yolks are runny (about 3-4 minutes).
- Assemble by placing tortillas on plates, adding tomato sauce first, then the fried eggs.
- Top with cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 370mg