Eggs Drowned in Salsa Verde

How to Make Eggs Drowned in Salsa Verde

Huevos ahogados or drowned eggs are a classic Mexican breakfast dish. You can make them in a tomato-based sauce or a salsa verde, like this one. The eggs are poached in the sauce and are served with corn tortillas.
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15 min prep time


25 min cook time


4servings


1 topped tortilla

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. To make the salsa, place the tomatillos, onion, water, serrano, and garlic in
    a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to
    medium low and simmer, covered, until the tomatillos are tender, about 15
    minutes. Transfer the salsa to a food processor or blender. Add the cilantro, lime
    juice, and salt and pulse until smooth.
  2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the salsa and
    cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Crack the eggs, one at a time, into a cup and slowly pour each into the
    simmering salsa. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the whites are
    set, about 5 minutes.
  4. Place 1 tortilla on each of 4 plates and top with an egg. Top each egg with onefourth
    of the salsa, 3 avocado slices, and 1 Tbsp of cheese.
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 topped tortilla


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    330

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    21g

    27%

    • Saturated Fat
      4.5g

      23%
    • Trans Fats
      0.1g

  • Cholesterol
    190mg

    63%

  • Sodium
    290mg

    13%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    27g

    10%

    • Dietary Fiber
      7g

      25%
    • Total Sugars
      7g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    12g

  • Potassium
    710mg

    15%

Ingredients

tomatillos (papery husks removed, rinsed, and cut into quarters)
1 lbs

onion (quartered)
1

water
1/2 cup

serrano pepper (chopped)
1

garlic (chopped)
2 clove

chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup

lime juice
2 tbsp

salt
1/4 tsp

olive oil
2 tbsp

eggs
4

fat-free corn tortillas (6-inch) (warmed)
4

avocado (cut into 12 slices)
1

crumbled queso fresco
4 tbsp