Huevos Habaneros Eggs Havana Style
Brighten up your breakfast or brunch table with Huevos Habaneros, a Cuban-inspired egg dish bursting with vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients. This Havana-style recipe features perfectly poached eggs nestled in a rich, smoky sofrito made with sautéed onions, garlic, red and green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and a fragrant blend of cumin and smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection, the sofrito provides a bold and flavorful base, while the runny yolks add a luscious creaminess. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside crusty bread or warm tortillas, this quick and easy dish is as comforting as it is versatile. Whether you're looking to elevate your mornings or serve an impressive brunch, Huevos Habaneros is a surefire crowd-pleaser that embodies the soulful essence of Cuban cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 large Green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cups Tomatoes, diced (or canned diced tomatoes)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 slices or pieces Crusty bread or warm tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Add the finely diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet, and sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well to combine.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Lower the heat and let the sofrito simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Using the back of a spoon, make small wells in the sofrito mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Cook longer if firmer yolks are desired.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with slices of crusty bread or warm tortillas for dipping. Enjoy the vibrant and hearty flavors of Huevos Habaneros!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 57.7 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2737 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2754 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
