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Huevos Rancheros

Reprinted from Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair (Sasquatch Books 2008)

This dish is simple. Many accoutrements are often added but are not necessary. Buying fresh eggs from pastured hens makes the flavor deeper and richer. Muir Glen Fire-Roasted Chopped Tomatoes with green chiles is an excellent product to use.  Makes a fine weekend brunch dish.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 chile peppers: serrano, habanero, jalapeño
16-oz can chopped tomatoes
pinch sea salt
pinch chile powder
1 tablespoon butter
4 corn tortillas
4 eggs

Toppings and Sides
grated cheese or sour cream
slices of ripe avocado
black beans (Black Bean Stew works well)

Heat oil in a medium-size skillet. Add onion, garlic, chiles, tomatoes, salt, and chile powder. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat and let simmer about 10 minutes.

In a second frying pan, heat butter a little at a time. Fry tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side and set aside in a warm place.

Heat a teaspoon or two more of butter over low heat until melted. Crack each egg into a small bowl; gently pour each egg into the skillet. Cook covered 3 minutes, remove cover, and cook for a few minutes more or until the yolk is set, but barely undercooked.

Place tortilla on a plate with egg on top. Cover egg with the sauce. The sauce will cook the top of the egg.

Serve with shredded cheese or sour cream on top, avocado and beans on the side if you desire.

Preparation: 20–30 minutes
Servings: 4

5 Comments:

scott stokes
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September 5, 2009, 3:13 pm

Seattle Slew
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September 8, 2009, 9:28 am

Yasmine
Do you recommend a specific brand for eggs if one doesn't have access to local eggs? what is the difference between organic and cage free and which one should we pick? thank you so much yasmine
September 15, 2009, 11:27 am

Cynthia Lair
Cage free just manes that the birds aren't in cages. They can be knee deep in a warehouse and fed anything, they just aren't in cages. Organic eggs have a few more requirements. Flocks must have access to an organic outside area year round and fed at least 80% organic non-GMO feed. No meat or meat by products in the feed. No antibiotics or hormones allowed. Each bird must have at least two square feet of floor space. Better in my opinion. Still, the BEST eggs come from hens that are pastured meaning they have access to grass and bugs which give them marvelous, orange, omega 3 rich yolks. These can usually be found at farmer's markets.
September 15, 2009, 2:58 pm

omry omar
hi i need homemake baby foods
September 15, 2009, 7:09 pm

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