Description
Huevos Rancheros Avocados is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Mexican breakfast, combining baked eggs nestled in ripe avocado halves with a fresh homemade salsa. This recipe yields a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for brunch or a light dinner, featuring creamy avocados, perfectly baked eggs, and a vibrant tomato-jalapeño salsa served alongside traditional accompaniments like refried beans and warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado and Eggs
- 2 avocados (halved)
- 4 eggs
Salsa
- 3 medium tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 small onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (loosely packed)
- 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 small jalapeno pepper (roughly chopped)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Optional Accompaniments
- Tabasco sauce
- Refried beans
- Tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and position an oven rack in the middle to ensure even baking of the avocados and eggs.
- Prepare Avocados with Eggs: Place the avocado halves on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup or arrange them in a greased muffin tin. Carefully crack one egg into each avocado half, noting that the egg whites may spill over a bit. If concerned about wastage, scoop out more avocado or use only the yolks.
- Bake Eggs in Avocados: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes if you prefer runny yolks, 15-17 minutes for over-medium, or about 20 minutes for fully cooked yolks. Oven times can vary, so adjust accordingly.
- Make Fresh Salsa: While the eggs are baking, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and lime juice in a food processor. Pulse until roughly mixed and salsa reaches your desired texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Once baked, season the avocado halves with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve topped with the fresh salsa and optionally include Tabasco sauce, warm refried beans, and tortillas on the side for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the egg baking time depending on your preference for yolk doneness.
- If the avocado hole is small, removing a bit more flesh allows the egg to fit better.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm eggs and creamy avocado.
- The salsa can be made a few hours ahead and chilled for enhanced flavor.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if a gluten-free diet is needed.
