Healthy Recipe for Mexican Huevos Ranchero

Healthy Mexican Huevos Ranchero

In Mexico this is often eaten for breakfast but also as a light meal. This is a healthier version which makes a pretty substantial breakfast, lunch or light dinner.

Serves 2

1 small onion (thinly sliced)
2 clove of garlic (pressed or thinly sliced)
1 small red chilli (alternatively a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes will do)
1 can of chopped tomatoes
4 small corn tortillas
4 free-range, organic eggs
Olive oil spray *

* Tip: Save calories by easily making your own olive oil spray. Mix one part olive oil and 3 parts water to a clean spray bottle and use this mixture for cooking instead of pouring the olive oil straight from the bottle.

Spray a non stick pan with olive oil spray and gently fry the onion for about 2 minutes, add the garlic and chilli and fry another minute. Add the tomatoes and lower heat and simmer sauce for approximately 5 minutes.

Add a little water to a separate pan and gently poach each egg for 3 to 4 minutes until set. Poaching takes a little practice at first but it’s easy once you get the hang of it. Alternatively, you can use a poaching pan. Once cooked, remove the eggs and set aside.

Heat the tortillas by placing them under a grill or in a hot pan for approximately 30 seconds on each side. Place two tortillas on each plate and top with the eggs and tomato sauce mixture and serve immediately.

** This recipe is dairy free and gluten free (if using gluten-free, pure corn tortillas)