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Mexican Huevos Rancheros Skillet (Low-Carb)

A hearty low-carb breakfast skillet with eggs over a spicy tomato-pepper sauce and wilted spinach.

Mexican Huevos Rancheros Skillet (Low-Carb)

Total

45 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 8 Eggs
  • 1 bag Spinach
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 can (14 oz) Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Chipotle in adobo (chopped)(optional)
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro (optional)(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice onion and mince garlic. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion 5–6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, chipotle (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 12–15 minutes until thickened.

  4. 4

    Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make 4 wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on low until whites are set and yolks are to your preference (about 5–7 minutes).

  7. 7

    Top with cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

360

18% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein24 g
Carbohydrate10 g
Fat26 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium720 mg

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