Mexican eggs in the pan recipe | safefood

Mexican eggs in the pan

15 ratings

Cooking Time:20 mins

Serves:4 Adults

Cost:Low

Eggs are a great way to start the day! Why not try eggs the Mexican way, also known as "Huevos rancheros", to spice up your day!

Ingredients

1½ tablespoons of olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
8 ripe tomatoes, chopped
5 scallions, chopped
1 chilli, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon of ground cumin
¼ teaspoon of sugar
¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
4 medium eggs
1 tablespoon of fresh coriander, chopped

Method

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan
Sauté the onion until golden
Add the tomatoes, scallions and chilli then cook gently for 5 to 6 minutes
Then add the garlic, cumin and sugar then season with pepper
Break an egg in each quarter of the pan
Sprinkle with the chopped coriander
When the eggs are cooked to your liking, remove from the pan and serve

What you will need

Frying pan
Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve with warm flat bread or pitta bread.

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