Easy Zesty Huevos Rancheros Recipe with Homemade Salsa Verde
A quick and flavorful huevos rancheros recipe featuring a tangy homemade salsa verde, crispy corn tortillas, and creamy avocado. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded for less heat
- A small handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- ¼ cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- 4 large eggs
- 4 corn tortillas
- ½ cup refried beans (optional)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup queso fresco or crumbled feta
- Vegetable oil or avocado oil (for frying tortillas and eggs)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Salsa Verde: Boil tomatillos and jalapeño in water for 8-10 minutes until softened. Drain and blend with garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until smooth but slightly textured. Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of oil and fry each corn tortilla for about 1 minute per side until crispy but still pliable. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
- Cook the Eggs: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and fry eggs sunny side up or to your liking. Season with salt and pepper. Keep yolks runny for best sauce effect.
- Warm the Refried Beans (optional): Heat beans gently in a small pan or microwave until warm and creamy.
- Assemble the Huevos Rancheros: Spread refried beans on each tortilla, top with a fried egg, spoon salsa verde over eggs, sprinkle with queso fresco, add avocado slices, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Use Maseca brand corn tortillas for best texture and authentic flavor. For dairy-free, omit queso fresco or use plant-based cheese. To keep tortillas crispy, avoid overcrowding the pan when frying. Salsa verde tastes best fresh but can be stored up to 3 days in the fridge. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat level. For runny yolks, cook eggs on medium-low heat and cover briefly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving equals 1 e
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 14
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