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Huevos Rancheros Recipe

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 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican

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 inch corn tortillas
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 4 tbsp crumbled cotija cheese (or queso blanco)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. To serve, place 2 tortillas on each plate, top with half of the tomatoes, 2 eggs, lettuce, cheese and cilantro.

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 Information

Serving 2eggs with 2 tortillas and toppings Calories 414kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 22.5g (45%) Fat 18.5g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 387mg (129%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 11.5g (23%) Iron -1mg (-6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Serving 2eggs with 2 tortillas and toppings
Calories 414kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 22.5g 45%
Fat 18.5g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 387mg 129%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 11.5g 23%
Iron -1mg -6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.