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Huevos Rancheros Recipe

5 from 12 votes
Huevos rancheros (or rancher’s eggs) are a typical breakfast served at Mexican farms, featuring corn tortillas topped with fried eggs and salsa.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 medium vine tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles (such as Old El Paso)
  • olive oil spray
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 6 inch corn tortillas
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 4 tbsp crumbled cotija cheese (or queso blanco)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium pan. Add onions and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, salt and black pepper to taste and cook another few minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In another medium non-stick pan or griddle, lightly spray the tortillas with oil on both sides and heat over medium-high heat until the tortillas get crispy and pockets or air bubbles start to form inside, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and lightly spray with more oil, add eggs, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the whites set for sunny-side up or longer for your liking.
  • To serve, place 2 tortillas on each plate, top with half of the tomatoes, 2 eggs, lettuce, cheese and cilantro.

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Notes

  • If you don’t like runny yolks, feel free to cook them longer or scramble the eggs instead.
  • If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, sub in canned diced tomatoes.
  • Swap the cotija or queso blanco for queso fresco or shredded cheddar.
  • Make dairy-free by eliminating the cheese.
  • Add chorizo for extra protein. Or if you want to keep them vegetarian, use soy chorizo.
  • Add black beans or refried beans for more fiber.
  • For extra spice, top the tortillas with fresh jalapeños or serve with hot sauce.
  • Serve this meal with sliced avocados and sour cream on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2eggs with 2 tortillas and toppings, Calories: 414kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 22.5g, Fat: 18.5g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 387mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 11.5g, Iron: -1mg
- WW Points: 5