Cooking Huevos En Salsa Roja

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers offer a milder taste and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and chopped jalapeños; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes, cumin, and oregano; simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Season the salsa with salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate pan, heat tortillas until warm and pliable.

Poach eggs in simmering water until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3-4 minutes.

Place warm tortillas on plates and spoon salsa over them.

Carefully place poached eggs on top of the salsa.

Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro.

Drizzle with lime juice and serve with sliced avocado.

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