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Southwestern-style huevos rancheros

2
Points®
Total Time
18 min
Prep
3 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
Spice up your mornings with this delicious Mexican-inspired egg recipe. Simple to prepare and ready in just under 20 minutes, these ordinary eggs are elevated with a dash of chili powder, creamy cheese, a warm tortilla and some zesty salsa. Easy for one, this recipe can be multiplied to serve as many as you like. Try it on a busy weekday or make is as the star of a weekend brunch buffet. Provide a few salsa options for guests such as traditional, salsa verde, mango salsa and a charred tomato salsa. The options are endless and the flavors just grow with each option. Fresh pico also makes a wonderful topping. Kids will enjoy the Tex-Mex familiarity.

Ingredients

Scallions

2 medium, thinly sliced

Egg

1 large egg(s)

Egg whites

3 large

Chili powder

¼ tsp

Shredded fat free Cheddar cheese

¼ cup(s)

Corn tortilla

1 tortilla(s), small, (6-inch) warmed

Salsa

3 Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Spray a medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring frequently, just until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Whisk together the egg, egg whites, and chili powder in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet and sprinkle with the cheddar. Cook, stirring, until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  3. Spoon the eggs on the tortilla and top with the salsa. Yields 1 filled tortilla per serving.

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