HUEVOS en salsa de chile GUAJILLO / Melina

guajillo chiles

🥗Healthier: ancho chiles

💰Cheaper: canned chipotle

Ancho chiles provide a milder flavor while canned chipotle is more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon can substitute lime for acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Soak guajillo chiles in hot water for 10-15 minutes until softened.

Blend soaked chiles with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

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

Add the blended guajillo sauce to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.

Whisk eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Pour eggs into the skillet with the guajillo sauce.

Gently scramble the eggs with the sauce until just set, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot topped with cheese, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime.

Cooking Techniques

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