Saucy Mexican Eggs

Wake up your taste buds with Saucy Mexican Eggs, a vibrant, one-pan breakfast or brunch dish perfect for any occasion! This recipe features perfectly poached eggs nestled in a richly spiced tomato and poblano pepper sauce, infused with bold flavors from cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a meal that’s as easy as it is satisfying. Garnished with fresh cilantro and optional crumbled cotija cheese, this dish pairs beautifully with warm tortillas or crusty bread for scooping up every drop of the savory sauce. Perfect for sharing, Saucy Mexican Eggs is a deliciously comforting way to start your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced poblano pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup, crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
• 4 pieces, for serving tortillas or crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and poblano pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Using the back of a spoon, create 6 small wells in the sauce. Gently crack an egg into each well.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny (or cooked to your desired level).

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the top with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese, if using.

Step 9

Serve hot with warm tortillas or pieces of crusty bread for dipping and enjoying the saucy goodness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1322.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1777.8

Total Fat 102.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 1177.9mg	0%
Sodium 3884.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 74.1g	0%

Vitamin D 258.8IU	0%
Calcium 989.7mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2505.5mg	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: 51.8%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 31.6%