Desserts from All Nations - Huevos Chimbos from Venezuela

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham is leaner and often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

In a bowl, mix cornmeal and water until a dough forms.

Shape the dough into small disks and flatten them slightly.

Fry the disks in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the disks and let them drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add diced ham to the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Crack eggs into the pan and cook until whites are set, about 4-5 minutes.

Top the cooked eggs with the sautéed mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

Serve the Huevos Chimbos with avocado, tomato, and a squeeze of lime.

Garnish with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

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