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Mexcian Baked Eggs (Huevos Rancheros)

Here's how you make Mexcian Baked Eggs (Huevos Rancheros)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 35m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 1 large x 300 gram red capsicum, deseeded, finely chopped
  • 400 grams kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 400 gram can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup (125milliliter) water
  • 4 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • Sour cream, lime wedges and small toasted tortillas, to serve
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced).

  • Step 2: Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat; add the onion, chili, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper to taste and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.

  • Step 3: Add the capsicum, kidney beans, tomatoes and water and bring to the boil; reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until thickened.

  • Step 4: Spoon the mixture into four 1 cup-capacity ovenproof dishes & make an indentation into each bean mixture, and crack an egg into each.

  • Step 5: Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the egg is cooked to your preference.

  • Step 6: Serve each dish with some coriander, avocado, sour cream, lime and tortillas.


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