Description
Huevos a la mexicana is a flavorful Mexican breakfast dish that brings together sunny-side-up eggs, sautéed tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños in a vibrant and satisfying meal. Perfect for any time of the day, this dish is not just delicious but also quick to prepare, making it ideal for brunch or a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (adjust based on spice preference)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Gather and chop all vegetables: tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Once hot, sauté onions and jalapeños until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes along with salt and pepper; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Create small wells in the vegetable mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until egg whites are set but yolks are runny (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately with warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: For extra creaminess, consider adding cheese before covering the skillet. Feel free to swap jalapeños for milder peppers if desired.