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Huevos Rancheros

Updated Jul 6, 2020Published Jul 21, 2017 By Julia 2 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
These "ranch-style eggs" are inspired by a mid-morning breakfast enjoyed by ranchers on rural Mexican farms: fried eggs and fresh toppings served over tortillas. To make this, you only need a handful of simple ingredients, but they pack a ton of flavor. My version is low carb, keto, and vegetarian.
assembling huevos rancheros on tray

Huevos Rancheros

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 low carb tortillas, brands like Mission or La Tortilla Factory (Note 1)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1/2 cup salsa (Note 2)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cheese, like cotija or feta (Note 3)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Warm Tortillas (Note 4): Set aside sheet pan or 4 serving plates to hold tortillas. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot, a few minutes. One at a time, place tortilla on skillet and cook until warmed, about 1 minute per side, then transfer to prepared sheet pan or serving plates.
  • Cook Eggs: Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to now-empty skillet over medium heat. Crack 2 eggs on opposite sides of skillet, cooking until whites are nearly cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip eggs with spatula and cook another 30 seconds to firm up other side, then transfer to tortillas. Add remaining olive oil to pan, and repeat with remaining 2 eggs.
  • Add Toppings: Chop avocado and divide among tortillas. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of salsa and 1 tablespoon crumbled cheese onto each tortilla. Season with black pepper, and serve (Notes 5-6).

NUTRITION

Makes 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 270 (67% from fat)  
Total Fat 20g 30%
   Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 580mg 24%
Net Carb 6.5g  
Total Carb 18g 6%
   Dietary Fiber 11.5g 46%
   Sugars 2.5g  
Protein 14g  
Vitamin A 10% · Vitamin C 8% · Calcium 13% · Iron 12%

PHOTOS

assembling huevos rancheros on tray
ingredients for making keto huevos rancheros
close up view of keto huevos rancheros
huevos rancheros folded up like a taco
overhead view of four huevos rancheros

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Low Carb Tortillas. I use store-bought low carb tortillas that are 6 to 7 inches in diameter. You can find them in major U.S. supermarkets under brands like La Tortilla Factory, Mission Carb Balance, Kroger, and La Banderita. They range from 3 to 6 grams net carbs per tortilla.
(2) Salsa. I use either homemade salsa or the fresh kind that you can find in the refrigerated section of a grocery store, not the shelf-stable jarred or canned salsa. You can substitute with other sauces, like salsa verde or pico de gallo.
(3) Cheese. I use a package of pre-crumbled full-fat cheese. Both cotija and feta cheeses have a strong salty taste. You can substitute with other types of cheese, but they may not contribute the same rich flavor as cotija or feta. The cheese can be broken up however you like — crumbled, shredded, or grated.
(4) Warming Tortillas. I use a 10-inch nonstick skillet; no greasing needed. You can heat the tortillas until just warmed, which I find are easier to eat, or you can heat them a few minutes longer until toasted, a bit charred, and crisp — your preference.
(5) Serving. Serve while warm as a breakfast meal, optionally with extra toppings like sour cream, minced fresh cilantro leaves, or (if you’re not low carb) black beans. This recipe is forgiving in terms of exact ingredients and their amounts, so adjust to taste. I don’t recommend having leftovers because the tortilla will soak up the sauce and turn soggy, and the fried egg won’t have a runny yolk anymore once it’s reheated.
(6) How To Eat. I find that the easiest way to eat huevos rancheros is folding it in half and eating it like a taco. Another way is to hold it flat on your palm or fingertips. If you prefer not to use your hands, you can place one or stack multiple huevos rancheros on a plate (like pancakes), and use a fork and knife to cut bite-sized pieces. Whichever way you choose, plan for it to be a messy meal!

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Low Carb, Per Serving: 5-10g Net Carbs Tagged With: 0-30min, 6-10ingredients, avocado, eggs, featured, salsa, stovetop, vegetarian

About Julia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes, mostly low carb and gluten free. Learn more.

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Dan Phillips

Julia, you blew it. I’d use your Instant Pot Chili Verde instead of the salsa. Being from the Southwest this dish is on most all restaurants in Colorado and New Mexico. It’s almost always served with green chili verde. Sometimes red(ugh). The only ingredient missing is refried beans on the tortilla. Of course, that’s not keto or even low carb so I’ve thrown some seasoned cauliflower rice on the tortilla and it almost works.

But the chili verde if made properly is the star of this dish.

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Jaime

Hi, Julia – thanks for another great low carb recipe – you’re definitely my go-to in that department.

I don’t know if you’re interested or not, but I ran across another source of low carb tortillas the other day. I’ve not tried them yet, but i have a package on order to give them a go. They *claim* that they have only one gram net carbs per tortilla. I guess we’ll see…

If you want to check them out, they’re here: https://mrtortilla.com/products/1-carb

Cheers!

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2 years ago

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