Description
Huevos rancheros is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican breakfast dish that features crispy corn tortillas topped with perfectly fried eggs and rich tomato salsa. This delightful combination tantalizes your taste buds while providing a hearty start to your day. The colorful presentation and customizable nature of this recipe make it perfect for brunch gatherings or lazy mornings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn tortillas
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onions and tomatoes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions in 1 tbsp olive oil until soft. Add diced tomatoes and chili powder; cook until salsa thickens.
- In a separate skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry eggs until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- In another skillet, fry corn tortillas until golden brown on both sides (about 1-2 minutes each).
- Assemble by placing a tortilla on a plate, topping with salsa, and carefully adding a fried egg. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like avocado or refried beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg