Rancho Eggs

Name: Rancho Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 corn tortillas, warmed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Warm corn tortillas layered with sunny-side up eggs and a vibrant, spiced tomato salsa. Finished with crumbled cheese and cilantro for a satisfying savory breakfast.

25 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

MexicanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHigh ProteinHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

4 corn tortillas, warmed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat half of the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup diced yellow onion and 1 diced jalapeño pepper, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute, then add 1 cup crushed tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt; simmer for 5 minutes.
4

In a second skillet, heat remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil and fry 4 large eggs sunny-side up for 3 minutes.
5

Arrange 4 warmed corn tortillas on plates and top each with simmered sauce and fried eggs.
6

Garnish with 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.

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Questions

What is Rancho Eggs?

Warm corn tortillas layered with sunny-side up eggs and a vibrant, spiced tomato salsa. Finished with crumbled cheese and cilantro for a satisfying savory breakfast. This reference files it under Mexican breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of cotija in Rancho Eggs?

The entry for Rancho Eggs calls for 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled. In its place: Feta or ricotta salata, crumbled. Rinse the feta briefly if it is very salty.

Can I make Rancho Eggs less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Rancho Eggs comes from 1 jalapeño pepper, diced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How much protein is in Rancho Eggs?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 18 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 28 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein breakfast collection.

How do I store and reheat Rancho Eggs?

Refrigerate what is left of Rancho Eggs within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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