Huevos Rancheros Verdes Recipe

Name: Huevos Rancheros Verdes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed; 1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro leaves; 3/4 cup diced peeled avocado; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 4 teaspoons minced seeded serrano chilies; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons (or more) butter; 4 corn tortillas; 8 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups (packed) grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 6 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed
1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
3/4 cup diced peeled avocado
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons minced seeded serrano chilies
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons (or more) butter
4 corn tortillas
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (packed) grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 6 ounces)

1
Cook tomatillos in large saucepan of simmering water until soft, about 20 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Transfer tomatillos to blender; add 1 cup cilantro, avocado, onion, lime juice, chilies, garlic, and cumin; puree.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add 2 tortillas; cook about 1 minute per side.
7
Transfer to baking sheet.
8
Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more butter to skillet as necessary.
9
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium heat.
10
Crack 4 eggs into skillet.
11
Cover and cook eggs to desired doneness.
12
Sprinkle fried eggs with salt and pepper.
13
Using spatula, place 2 eggs on each of 2 fried tortillas.
14
Repeat with remaining eggs and 1 tablespoon butter.
15
Top eggs on each tortilla with 1/4 of sauce and 1/4 of cheese.
16
Using spatula, return 2 huevos rancheros to same skillet.
17
Cover and cook over medium heat until cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
18
Transfer to 2 plates.
19
Repeat with remaining huevos rancheros.
20
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, 1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro leaves, 3/4 cup diced peeled avocado, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Huevos Rancheros Verdes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Huevos Rancheros Verdes

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