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Ejotes con Huevo

Cultural Context

Ejotes con Huevo is a comforting Mexican dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of green beans and eggs. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or light dinner, it reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks who utilize fresh, seasonal ingredients. This dish is a staple in many Mexican households and has seen variations across regions, often incorporating local herbs and spices. Today, it remains a beloved meal, cherished for its simplicity and nutritional value.

MexicanMXmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound ejotes
1 tomato
1 piece onion
1 piece sweet bell pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
3 eggs
vegetable oil
salt
black pepper

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpea flour

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative while chickpea flour can be used to create a scramble.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used as a more affordable herb substitute.

1

Wash and clean the ejotes by trimming the ends and removing the stems.

2

Cut the ejotes into small pieces.

3

Boil the ejotes in a pot of salted water over high heat for about 7 minutes, checking to ensure they are slightly al dente since they will be fried later.

4

Drain the ejotes and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process.

5

In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of vegetable oil.

6

Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion, tomato, and sweet bell pepper to the skillet.

7

Sauté until the onion is slightly translucent and the tomato is softened.

8

Add the boiled ejotes to the skillet along with the chicken bouillon, salt, and black pepper.

9

Stir the mixture and cook until the ejotes are tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

10

Crack the eggs directly into the skillet, stirring constantly until the eggs are fully cooked and mixed with the ejotes.

11

Serve hot on a plate.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

potskilletknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Green Beans with Eggs
Local Name: Ejotes con Huevo

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