Nutrition Facts for Poached huevos rancheros
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Poached Huevos Rancheros

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Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Bring a vibrant twist to your breakfast table with Poached Huevos Rancheros, a hearty Mexican-inspired dish bursting with bold flavors and rustic charm. This recipe features perfectly poached eggs nestled in a smoky tomato-jalapeño sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Crispy corn tortillas serve as the base, providing the perfect crunch to complement the rich, velvety yolks. Topped with creamy avocado slices, crumbled cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick weeknight dinner. Don’t forget the lime wedges—they add a zesty finishing touch that ties all the flavors together!

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Recipe Information

⏱️
Prep Time
15 min
🔥
Cook Time
25 min
🕐
Total Time
40 min
👥
Servings
4 servings
📊
Difficulty
Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items
  • 4 pieces corn tortillas
  • 4 pieces eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 pieces garlic cloves
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 4 pieces lime wedges
💡
Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

📝 Instructions

9 steps
1

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Fry each tortilla for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy, then set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

2

Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the jalapeño pepper. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño.

3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, garlic, and jalapeño in a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

4

Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

5

Use a spoon to create small wells in the tomato sauce. Crack an 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.

6

Meanwhile, slice the avocado and chop the fresh cilantro.

7

To assemble, place a crispy tortilla on each plate. Spoon a generous amount of the tomato sauce with a poached egg onto each tortilla.

8

Top with sliced avocado, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

9

Enjoy your Poached Huevos Rancheros immediately!

Cooking Tip: Take your time with each step for the best results!
342
cal
12.1g
protein
24.6g
carbs
23.6g
fat

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (524.2g)
Calories
342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.6 g 30%
Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 194 mg 65%
Sodium 758 mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 24.6 g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6.8 g 24%
Total Sugars 5.8 g
Protein 12.1 g 24%
Vitamin D 1.0 mcg 5%
Calcium 183 mg 14%
Iron 2.6 mg 15%
Potassium 629 mg 13%

*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.

Source of Calories

27.7%%
13.3%%
59.0%%
Fat: 842 cal (59.0%%)
Protein: 190 cal (13.3%%)
Carbs: 394 cal (27.7%%)