A Tale of Two Egg Dishes: Shakshuka and Huevos Rancheros

Both Shakshuka and Huevos Rancheros are delicious breakfast (or whatever) dishes that feature eggs poached in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. They’re both super easy and you can riff on them endlessly.

Shakshuka

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley and cilantro for garnish
• Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened (about 8 minutes).
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and all spices. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Make 6 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each.
5. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes until eggs are set to your liking.
6. Garnish with herbs and feta if using. Serve with warm bread.

Huevos Rancheros

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 corn tortillas
• 8 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups refried beans, warmed
• Garnishes:
  • Avocado slices
  • Crumbled queso fresco
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

1. For the sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet, sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
2. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add tomatoes, chipotles, and cumin. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Warm tortillas in a separate skillet or directly over a gas flame.
4. Spread warm refried beans on each tortilla.
5. In a separate pan, fry eggs sunny-side up or over-easy.
6. Assemble: Place 2 tortillas per plate, top each with beans, eggs, and sauce.
7. Garnish with avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.