The finished plated dish should have two sunny side up eggs, each topped with a different sauce. One side should be covered in vibrant green tomatillo sauce and the other side should be covered in rich and spicy red tomato sauce. Garnish with crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.

Huevos Divorciados

Name: Huevos Divorciados
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: small tortilla, 4; vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; large egg, 4; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; tomatillo, 6 husked and rinsed; jalapeño pepper, 1 stem and seeds removed; white onion, 1/2; garlic, 2 cloves; fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup; lime, Juice of 1; salt, to taste; large tomato, 2; white onion, 1/2; garlic, 2 cloves; chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 1; cumin, 1/2 teaspoon; dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon; salt, to taste; crumbled queso fresco, for garnish; chopped cilantro, for garnish; sliced jalapeños, for garnish

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: July 29, 2023

For a seasonal and interesting brunch inspired by Mexican cuisine, why not try making Huevos Divorciados! This dish features a unique twist on traditional Huevos Rancheros, utilizing two different sauces to create a visually captivating and flavorful meal.

Ingredients (for 2)

Small tortilla - 4
Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
Large egg - 4
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Tomatillo - 6 - husked and rinsed
Jalapeño pepper - 1 - stem and seeds removed
White onion - 1/2
Garlic - 2 cloves
Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup
Lime - Juice of 1
Salt - to taste
Large tomato - 2
White onion - 1/2
Garlic - 2 cloves
Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce - 1
Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
Dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Crumbled queso fresco - for garnish
Chopped cilantro - for garnish
Sliced jalapeños - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🍳

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2 - 🌮🍞🔥

Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and brush each side with oil. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until crispy.
Step 3 - 🌿🥬🌶️

Combine the tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 4 - 🍅🌶️🥣

Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 5 - 🍳🔥💛

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the eggs sunny side up, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 6 - 🍽️🥑🌯

To serve, place two tortillas on each plate. Top each tortilla with a sunny side up egg. Spoon the green sauce over one egg and the red sauce over the other. Garnish with crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.

Additional

For a twist, try adding some sautéed bell peppers and onions as a bed for the tortillas. You can also serve this dish with warmed refried beans and avocado slices for a complete Mexican brunch experience!