A vivid dish of crisp toasted tortilla circles, each crowned with a shiny sunlit yolk from the gently poached eggs. Brilliant green arugula leaves are scattered across the top, contrasting with a swirling layer of rich, smoky tomato salsa. Crumbled feta and a dusting of bright red chili flakes add a final tantalizing punch.

Arugula-infused Huevos Rancheros

Name: Arugula-infused Huevos Rancheros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh arugula washed; 4 organic eggs fresh; 4 corn tortillas; 2 cups tomato salsa (suggested: fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro); 1 cup feta cheese crumbled; to taste red chili flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste sea salt

Vibrant Mexican breakfast, enhanced by fresh, peppery Arugula

Category Breakfast

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Toasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · September 18, 2025

A little about this dish

Find yourself whisked away to the heart of Mexico with this vibrant breakfast dish. The feature of this recipe, Arugula, brings a bold, peppery edge to the traditional ingredients, whilst still keeping it seasonal and fresh.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh arugula — 2 cups — washed
Organic eggs — 4 — fresh
Corn tortillas — 4
Tomato salsa — 2 cups — (suggested: fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro)
Feta cheese — 1 cup — crumbled
Red chili flakes — to taste
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Sea salt — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌽🥖🔥

Lightly brush both sides of the corn tortillas with olive oil and toast them until they are crisp and golden.
Step 2 — 🍳🥚💧

In a pan, carefully crack eggs and poach them until the yolks are runny but the whites are set.
Step 3 — 🍅🍲🔥

Heat the tomato salsa in a small saucepan until it is warm.
Step 4 — 🌽🥖🍲🍅

Place a toasted tortilla on each plate, then spoon a layer of the warmed salsa onto each tortilla.
Step 5 — 🥚🌽🥖🍃

Carefully place a poached egg atop the salsa on each tortilla, and then scatter an ample amount of arugula across the top.
Step 6 — 🧀🌶️🧂

Sprinkle each dish with crumbled feta cheese and red chili flakes, seasoning with sea salt to taste.

A final fox tip

This dish works wonders as a brunch option too and can be customised to taste. Try it with a sprinkle of coriander or a squeeze of lime juice. Even add some sliced avocado for that extra Mexican touch! Little hands can help washing arugula and sprinkling the feta cheese.