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Authentic Mexican Huevos Divorciados Recipe (Divorced Eggs)

Charbel Barker — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:52:08 +0000

Inside: Learn how to make an authentic, delicious Mexican breakfast called huevos divorciados, or “divorced eggs” in English.

You may have heard of huevos rancheros, but have you heard of huevos divorciados? I am guessing that maybe you haven’t, unless you are from Mexico or are very familiar with Mexican cuisine! This huevos divorciados recipe is delicious and is one of my favorite breakfast dishes. It has everything you need – corn tortillas, salsa roja, salsa verde, refried beans, and of course, sunny-side-up eggs. They are called “divorced eggs” because they have two types of salsas, separated on the plate. They are delicious, easy to make, and very practical.

What are Huevos Divorciados?

Huevos divorciados are a traditional breakfast originating in central Mexico, which consists of two fried eggs (huevos estrellados or sunny side up eggs) on top of a fried tortilla, with one egg covered in a red sauce (salsa roja), and the other in a green sauce (salsa verde). To keep them separate (aka divorced), there is a column of refried beans with queso fresco and tortilla chips. In the alternative, you can make chilaquiles rojos and put those in the middle to separate the eggs.

In Mexico, we say that that the red salsa represents the woman and the green salsa represents the man. I am not sure why, but that is the tradition! Huevos divorciados is in essence a variation of huevos rancheros, which is another very popular Mexican breakfast.

Eggs, being a very nutritious ingredient, is very popular in Mexican cuisine and there are many ways to prepare it incorporating popular Mexican flavors, and in most cases homemade salsas. Huevos, or eggs, are inexpensive and easy to make in many different ways. Keep reading to find out how to make this quick and humble meal.

How do you make Huevos Divorciados?

This is one of the most simple recipes that you can make for breakfast. I am including links to my salsa roja and salsa verde recipes, but if you want to use a different salsa or even a store bought salsa, you can do that and they will still be great. I always think that homemade is better, but sometimes convenience wins out in the end!

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients (for two people):

4 corn tortillas
4 eggs
salt to taste
1/2 cup of oil
salsa roja
salsa verde
refried black beans (frijoles refritos)
fried tortillas (cut into triangles)
Queso fresco
crispy bits of chorizo (optional)

Preparing this meal is so easy! Just follow these steps.

First, prepare the salsas following the recipes above or you can use your own salsa recipe. Once those are ready, you can start putting the dish together.

Now, add enough oil to fry the tortillas in a frying pan over medium-low heat and fry them slighly, but don’t let them get to crispy. Use paper towels to get rid of thte excess oil. In the same pan, fry the tortillas. If you like them sunny side up, that is fine, but if you prefer that they are cooked all the way through, you can do it that way too!

Finally, get your serving plate out and start by placing the two fried tortillas on the plate and place one egg on top of each. Make a division between the two tortillas and eggs with refried beans and then top each egg with a different salsa – one with salsa roja and the other with salsa verde. Add the queso fresco, chorizo, and some tortilla chips with the beans and it is ready to go!

Here are some other delicious Mexican breakfasts that you may enjoy

Huevos Divorciados

Learn how to make an authentic, delicious Mexican breakfast called huevos divorciados, or "divorced eggs" in English.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword huevos, huevos divorciados, huevos rancheros

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 477kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

8 Eggs
8 Corn Tortillas
Salt to taste
1/8 cup canola oil
1 cup Salsa Verde
1 cup Salsa Roja

Garnishes

1 cup refried black beans
tortilla chips
1/2 cup queso fresco
1/4 cup cooked chorizo

Instructions

Prepare the salsas, or use store bought.
Fry the tortillas in a frying pan with the oil until they are fried, but not hard like tostadas. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
Fry the eggs to your desired doneness in a frying pan with the oil. Pat dry the excess oil with paper towels.
Place two tortillas per plate and put one egg on each.
Divide with the refried beans and then add salsa verde to one egg and salsa roja to the other.
Add the additional garnishes to the beans in the center of the plate and serve hot.

Nutrition

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How To Make Authentic Huevos Motuleños

Charbel Barker — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:59:18 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield. All opinions are my own. Inside: Learn how to make Huevos Motuleños, one of the most delicious authentic Mexican breakfasts around. Jump to Recipe I am so excited to share another authentic Mexican breakfast recipe with you all today. I have mentioned previously that breakfast is such an important part of Mexican culture. There are so many great options, and one of those is this recipe for Huevos Motuleños. One of the great things about this particular recipe is that you can make it in about 20 minutes, which is made easier by using Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak.

With the school year starting, I am always trying to make sure that we have a variety of breakfast options for my kids. Not only do they have to be delicious, but they need to be fast and easy to make on busy mornings. While it can be tempting just to give my kids cereal before school, I know that it is important that they have a tasty, protein-packed meal so that they can perform better. Studies actually show that when kids have a hearty and wholesome breakfast in the morning, they are more likely to attend school and perform better on standardized tests. With two kids in school now, I know how important it is for kids to eat a well-balanced diet. That is why I was excited to hear that Smithfield is partnering with No Kid Hungry for a second year in a row. They are doubling their donation this year to two million meals to support the organization’s in-school breakfast programs in order to help the 1 in 6 American children struggling with hunger. Smithfield is encouraging others to get involved and help provide meals to kids in need. When you make a Smithfield breakfast, share a photo of it on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #BreakfastPower and for every post shared, Smithfield will donate enough for 10 meals to No Kid Hungry, What Are Huevos Motulenos? Huevos Motulenos come from a city in the Mexican state of Yucatan called Motul. It is a very hearty and delicious recipe that can be modified according to your individual tastes. The basic recipe consists of two fried tortillas, topped with refried beans, ham, fried eggs and salsa roja with peas. I like to spice mine up a little bit with some chopped jalapenos, but that is definitely optional.

What really gives this version a distinct flavor is the Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak, which I love to grill slightly before putting it right on top of the refried beans. This is a great way to add some delicious hickory smoked flavor to this dish and ensure that it is filling.

Smithfield Anytime Favorites are definitely one of my go-to products when I want to add some delicious ham to any of my recipes. They come in 20 different cuts, including sliced, diced, chopped, and steaks. I used the ham steaks for this recipe, but any of the other cuts would be great as well. You can find it at your local grocery store.

This is a great authentic Mexican recipe that anyone can make. I remember eating this often when I was a young girl growing up in Mexico, and I like to serve it to my children now as well. It allows me to teach my boys a little bit about Mexico, and to teach them why eating a hearty breakfast is so important.

Other Delicious Mexican Breakfasts If you loved this Huevos Motulenos recipe, check out these other tasty authentic Mexican breakfast recipes:

Don’t forget to leave a review below in the comments if you loved this recipe. Let me know how it turns out!

Huevos Motulenos

Inside: Learn how to make Huevos Motuleños, one of the most delicious authentic Mexican breakfasts around.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword breakfast, huevos, mexican breakfast, mexican food

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings People

Calories 642kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

4 Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steaks
8 Corn Tortillas Fried
8 Eggs large, cooked over easy or hard
1 Cup Refried Black Beans
1/2 Cup Salsa Roja
1 Cup Peas
1/2 Cup Queso Fresco
1/2 Cup Jalapenos Sliced
1/2 bunch cilantro chopped

Instructions

Place two fried tortillas on a plate and spread the refried beans onto each.
Grill the Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steaks until slightly browned and add on top of the beans.
Add the eggs on top of the Smithfield Anytime Favorites ham steaks.
Add the peas to the salsa roja and stir briefly.
Add the salsa roja with the peas on top of the eggs.
Top with jalapeno slices, cilantro, and queso fresco.
Serve Immediately.

Nutrition

Huevos Motulenos

Inside: Learn how to make Huevos Motuleños, one of the most delicious authentic Mexican breakfasts around.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword breakfast, huevos, mexican breakfast, mexican food

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings People

Calories 642kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

4 Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steaks
8 Corn Tortillas Fried
8 Eggs large, cooked over easy or hard
1 Cup Refried Black Beans
1/2 Cup Salsa Roja
1 Cup Peas
1/2 Cup Queso Fresco
1/2 Cup Jalapenos Sliced
1/2 bunch cilantro chopped

Instructions

Place two fried tortillas on a plate and spread the refried beans onto each.
Grill the Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steaks until slightly browned and add on top of the beans.
Add the eggs on top of the Smithfield Anytime Favorites ham steaks.
Add the peas to the salsa roja and stir briefly.
Add the salsa roja with the peas on top of the eggs.
Top with jalapeno slices, cilantro, and queso fresco.
Serve Immediately.

Nutrition

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield. All opinions are my own.

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