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Huevos Divorciados

Cultural Context

Huevos Divorciados, or 'Divorced Eggs', is a vibrant dish from Mexico that showcases the country's love for bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Traditionally served at breakfast or brunch, it features two eggs placed on tortillas, each topped with a different salsa—red and green—symbolizing the 'divorce' of flavors. This dish has gained popularity beyond Mexico, often featured in Mexican restaurants worldwide, where it's celebrated for its colorful presentation and delicious taste.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
Eggs
Refined beans
Tortilla chips
Queso fresco
Oil
6 tomatillos
4 serranos / jalapeños
1 chile árbol
onion
1 garlic clove
Small handful of cilantro
1/4 orégano
1/4 black pepper
Salt
3 tomatoes
1 chile serrano
4 chile árbol
1 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

red salsa

🥗Healthier: tomato salsa

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Tomato salsa can be fresher and lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

1

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

2

Fry corn tortillas until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.

3

Remove tortillas and drain on paper towels.

4

In the same skillet, crack eggs and cook until whites are set, about 3-4 minutes for sunny-side up.

5

Place one egg on each tortilla.

6

Spoon red salsa over one egg and green salsa over the other egg.

7

Garnish with chopped onion and cilantro.

8

Serve immediately with additional salsa on the side.

Cooking Techniques

fryingpoaching

Equipment Needed

Vitamix a 3500small frying pan from Calphalon® Classic™ Nonstick 14-Piece Cookware Setbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Divorced Eggs
Local Name: Huevos Divorciados

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