Description
Huevos rancheros is a vibrant Mexican breakfast dish that combines perfectly fried eggs and warm corn tortillas topped with a zesty tomato sauce. Each bite offers a delightful medley of flavors, making it an ideal choice for lazy weekend mornings or festive brunch gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe brings together fresh ingredients and spices, creating a colorful plate that promises to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn tortillas
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Optional: ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and jalapeños in oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and simmer until saucy.
- In a separate pan, fry eggs sunny-side up until whites are set and yolks are runny.
- Assemble by placing warm tortillas on plates, topping with sauce and fried eggs, then garnish with cilantro and avocado.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg