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huevos rancheros
Mexican breakfast
high-protein
eggs
tortillas
healthy breakfast
25 April 2025

Huevos Rancheros

Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM

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A high-protein, flavorful Mexican breakfast featuring sunny-side-up eggs over crispy tortillas with tomato-jalapeño salsa, queso fresco, and cilantro.

Huevos Rancheros

Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM

A high-protein, flavorful Mexican breakfast featuring sunny-side-up eggs over crispy tortillas with tomato-jalapeño salsa, queso fresco, and cilantro.

Huevos Rancheros image
huevos rancheros
Mexican breakfast
high-protein
eggs
tortillas
healthy breakfast
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
2

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Ingredients

USMetric

Main Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Tomato Mixture

  1. 1

    Warm 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add chopped onion and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in diced tomato, chopped jalapeño, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Sauté until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat and set aside.

Crisp the Tortillas

  1. 1

    Heat another nonstick skillet over high heat.

  2. 2

    Warm each tortilla for about 1 minute until crispy. Transfer to plates.

Cook the Eggs

  1. 1

    Warm remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Crack eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook for 3–4 minutes until whites are set.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 1

    Place one egg on each tortilla.

  2. 2

    Spoon tomato mixture over each egg.

  3. 3

    Top with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving

Calories 438
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g33%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 370mg123%
Sodium 390mg17%
Total Carbohydrates 26g9%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Sugars 3g
Protein 24g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.