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Breakfast, brunch or dinner, this delicious, fresh entree is PERFECT, any time of the day.I've served it for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it always brings oohs, aahs and rave reviews.
Chop your garlic, shallot, jalapenos, and peppers ahead of time and store them, refrigerated, in an airtight container. When you're ready to cook, the meal will come together in minutes.
The guacamole has lots of fresh lime juice which keeps it from turning colors so it too can be made a few hours ahead.
Whether it's Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day or a special family celebration, this delicious, vibrant version of a the Mexican classic, Huevos Rancheros (literally translated "rancher's eggs) will be sure to please! It's light, healthy and bursting with delicious flavors that blend together beautifully. Oh and as you can see, it's fun and lovely to look at too!
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Huevos Rancheros
Ingredients
- 4 6- inch corn tortillas
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt
- 2 medium ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 large jalapeño, finely chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped red or yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes
- 2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash the avocados with half of the cilantro, the lime juice, and salt to taste. Set aside, covered with plastic wrap touching surface.
- Wrap the 4 corn tortillas in damp paper towels or a damp kitchen towel, then wrap loosely in plastic wrap or place in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent). Microwave until warm and flexible, about 15-30 seconds.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the jalapeño and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until the peppers begin to soften about 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and golden, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and corn, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon sea salt, and cook, stirring, until slightly softened and heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining cilantro and season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium-low heat. Break the eggs into the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, covered, until the whites are set, about 5 minutes.
- While the eggs cook, wrap the 4 corn tortillas in a damp paper towel or a damp kitchen towel, then wrap loosely in plastic wrap and place in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent). Microwave until warm and flexible, about 15-30 seconds.
- If you don't have a microwave, warm each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft, then wrap in a slightly damp kitchen towel until ready to prepare plates.
- Place a warmed corn tortilla on each of four serving plates. Divide the avocado mixture evenly among the four plates on top of tortillas. Top each with an egg and some of the tomato/corn mixture. Garnish with more cilantro and/ or fresh oregano, if desired. Serve immediately.
- Serves 4
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I love how you pointed out that this is for any meal of the day because when I saw it, I thought, "Looks nice but what is it for?" So, okay. An any time of day thing! 🙂
I love how colorful it is! Very nice.
Huevos rancheros is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch dishes and I love all the vibrantly colored veggies in your version. Beautiful!
One of my husbands favorites! He orders this quite often at restaurants, but I never made it at home. Love all the fresh ingredients here!
This is one of my favorite breakfasts and I love guacamole with a healthy dose of lime juice. Yum!
Hi! I'm here from Liz's lovely blog and your most recent guest post. My husband and I are addicted to Heuvos Rancheros, the flavours hit us right on the spot. I've made it at home many times, but mainly for guests as there ar a lot of components and putting it together for only two is a lot of trouble. Your version is simply gorgeous, the fresh colours and beautiful flavour combo is really compelling. I love that you used fresh corn too, so elegant in the presentation (I usually use frozen). Very lovely indeed.
I am literally SOOOOO hungry right now and I just wish I had this plate in front of me right now. Its looks and sounds simply perfect!!!!!!!
Chris, Love all the tomatoes, corn and avocados in your huevos! I can't think of a more flavorful and just plain fun breakfast to enjoy 😉
This sounds delicious and anything that has avocado in it has my vote. Have a good week, Diane
Chris, what a fantastic and very colorful presentation of your wonderful sounding recipe - I never made or eaten Huevos rancheros before but I think I missed out an a wonderful treat - this looks like it would make a perfect Sunday breakfast for our family!
Have a lovely Monday!
Great looking dish, Chris! Very tasty and colorful! Have a great week, XOXO
Looks like the perfect meal to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo coming up. Love Mexican dishes. The photos are beautiful.
Pretty and colourful plate! Most of the required daily nutrient intake is in this plate. Won't think twice about enjoying this south-of-the-border dish.
Oh yes please!!! simply delicious wonderful flavors - I'd love this any time, any day :))
Mary x
Gorgeous dish! That's a particularly healthy Huevos Rancheros - which I like. Good stuff - thanks.
Lovely looking dish! Cant wait to try it! Just curious tho. What is the idea of having the plastic wrap touch the surface of the guac?
Hi Nicole, as you probably have found out, if you make guacamole, it very easily turns from a beautiful green to a not-so-appetizing brown. The plastic wrap, directly on the surface, will keep the avocado from the oxidation process that occurs when it comes in contact with the air. That's what makes it turn brown, hence. much prettier guac!
Gotcha, very nice trick 🙂 thanks!
This is my father in law's favorite breakfast, I have never tried it!
This looks amazing!
I can also see the fruit of your husband's food photography training.
This is a picture perfect meal!
I've never seen huevos rancheros look SO scrumptious! You really knocked my socks off with this one. Now I can't wait til breakfast!
This dish is so gorgeous! The colors are amazing and I bet the taste is too. I could eat this anytime. Have a wonderful weekend Chris!
What a beautiful and mouthwatering dish!
Kisses,dear!
I have never made huevos rancheros....this looks so colourful and flavourful.
It's 10:46 and I haven't had breakfast yet...if only you lived next door...
Looks like a very tasty and healthy meal! Great pics:@)
Every ingredient in this dish has my mouth watering! What a delectable meal! So going to make this-you know I adore all of your recipes and everyone of them is a winner-you are amazing!
Sweet Hugs!
Jemma
What a great breakfast dish!!! This is the perfect way to start your day!!! Love the bold cobalt blue!!! We are obsessed with that color.. Even painted our front door cobalt.. =)
What a great breakfast dish!!! This is the perfect way to start your day!!! Love the bold cobalt blue!!! We are obsessed with that color.. Even painted our front door cobalt.. =)
When I was able to eat peppers, I used to make huevos rancheros a lot! But you know what? I'm looking at yours and you know what stikes me???? There is plenty of other flavors in these that I CAN actually prepare some without peppers:) Yeah!!!! I will definitly try this sunday morning!
Gorgeous Huevos, Chris! This is a great plate for anytime of the day...
How beautiful it all looks on the blue plate!
I'm coming over for breakfast. Or dinner. Or whenever you serve this again! You know me and savory breakfast. This looks amazing.
This dish is so colorful and beautiful! Who can say no to that. Have a lovely day!
One of my favorite dishes to order at one of our local restaurants! I have to admit to never having made it myself though. Beautiful colors in your dish, and I have a feeling that my husband would the thrilled to wake up to this perfection!!
Your bold, beautiful dish has certainly perked up my Friday morning! Now if only I had some of these huevos rancheros to finish the job. 😀
Could you comment on the corn?
I should have known! I put this post together as I was falling asleep, I should have know I might forget something! Thanks for being so observant, the recipe is now fixed thanks to YOU! Please feel free to be my eyes anytime:)
I'm glad to see this happens to other bloggers, too 😉
What a vibrant dish, perfect for a savory breakfast!