A vibrant dish of red, green, yellow and white elements. Two sunny-side-up eggs rest on a bed of salsa-verde infused tortillas, with elements of creamy avocado and red cherry tomatoes scattered around. An abundant garnish of fresh chopped parsley it's sprinkled on top.

Parsley Infused Huevos Rancheros

Name: Parsley Infused Huevos Rancheros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Fresh parsley, 1 bunch chopped; Large eggs, 4 fresh; Corn tortillas, 4; Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup sliced in half; Avocados, 2 cubed; Garlic, 3 cloves minced; Jalapenos, 2 finely chopped; Green tomatoes, 1 cup chopped; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon; Cayenne pepper, A pinch; Extra virgin Olive oil, 2 tablespoons

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: August 23, 2025

This brunch dish revives the Mexican classic 'Huevos Rancheros', offering a fresh, herbaceous twist with the addition of parsley. The gentle spice of the tomatoes sauce pairs perfectly with creamy avocado, making the dish both comforting and sophisticated.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh parsley - 1 bunch - chopped
Large eggs - 4 - fresh
Corn tortillas - 4
Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - sliced in half
Avocados - 2 - cubed
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Jalapenos - 2 - finely chopped
Green tomatoes - 1 cup - chopped
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper - A pinch
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍅🌶️🍲

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the garlic and jalapenos, sautéing until fragrant. Next, add the green tomatoes, half of the parsley, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let it simmer until it forms a chunky sauce.
Step 2 - 🍳🌮🔥

In another skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and fry each tortilla until it's crispy, then set aside.
Step 3 - 🍳🔅🍽️

In the same skillet, cook the eggs until they’re sunny side up.
Step 4 - 🍽️🌮🥑🍳

To serve, place a tortilla on the plate, top with the green tomato salsa, then add the egg, cubed avocado, cherry tomatoes and garnish with the remaining fresh parsley.

Additional

This dish is a celebration of the end of summer by incorporating a bounty of tomatoes and fresh parsley. For a more traditional spin, you can also include a sprinkling of crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese. Add a side of refried beans if you so wish. Have kids? They can help with garnishing the dish with parsley.