Huevos Habaneros Eggs Havana Style

Brighten up your breakfast or brunch table with Huevos Habaneros, a Cuban-inspired egg dish bursting with vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients. This Havana-style recipe features perfectly poached eggs nestled in a rich, smoky sofrito made with sautéed onions, garlic, red and green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and a fragrant blend of cumin and smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection, the sofrito provides a bold and flavorful base, while the runny yolks add a luscious creaminess. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside crusty bread or warm tortillas, this quick and easy dish is as comforting as it is versatile. Whether you're looking to elevate your mornings or serve an impressive brunch, Huevos Habaneros is a surefire crowd-pleaser that embodies the soulful essence of Cuban cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cups Tomatoes, diced (or canned diced tomatoes)
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 4 slices or pieces Crusty bread or warm tortillas (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the finely diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet, and sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 7

Lower the heat and let the sofrito simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

Using the back of a spoon, make small wells in the sofrito mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well.

Step 9

Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Cook longer if firmer yolks are desired.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 11

Serve immediately with slices of crusty bread or warm tortillas for dipping. Enjoy the vibrant and hearty flavors of Huevos Habaneros!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1473.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1424.3

Total Fat 57.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 744mg	0%
Sodium 2736.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 39.1g
Protein 55.9g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 362.0mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 2754.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 48.5%