Huevos con Salsa

Huevos con Salsa is a vibrant Mexican breakfast featuring perfectly cooked eggs topped with a zesty, low-carb salsa made from fresh ingredients. This dish is not only flavorful but also a guilt-free way to start your day.

Huevos con Salsa
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Eggs - 4 large
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Tomatoes - 200 grams, diced
  • Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
  • Jalapeño pepper - 1 small, seeded and minced
  • Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and minced jalapeño to the skillet.
  3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture is fragrant.
  4. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a separate pan, cook the eggs to your desired doneness (scrambled, fried, or poached).
  6. Plate the eggs and generously top with the prepared salsa.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Cholesterol: 370 mg
  • Total Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which helps in muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

Tags

MexicanLow CarbBreakfast