Mexican Huevos Rancheros Skillet (Low-Carb)
A hearty low-carb breakfast skillet with eggs over a spicy tomato-pepper sauce and wilted spinach.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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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
Dice onion and mince garlic. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté onion 5–6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- 3
Stir in crushed tomatoes, chipotle (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 12–15 minutes until thickened.
- 4
Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- 5
Make 4 wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well.
- 6
Cover and cook on low until whites are set and yolks are to your preference (about 5–7 minutes).
- 7
Top with cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
360
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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