Southwestern Eggs Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these vibrant Southwestern Eggs! Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe from Real Simple magazine features perfectly cooked eggs nestled in a zesty salsa, topped with creamy avocado, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 635.3 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwestern Eggs

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How to Make Southwestern Eggs

  1. Heat 1 cup of your favorite salsa in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cover and heat for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through.
  3. Gently crack 4 large eggs, one at a time, into separate small bowls.
  4. Carefully slide each egg into the warmed salsa in the skillet.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness. (For runny yolks, cook for a shorter time; for fully cooked yolks, cook longer.)
  7. Divide the eggs and salsa evenly among 4 individual plates.
  8. Top each serving with 1/4 of an avocado, sliced; 1 tablespoon of sour cream; and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

84 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

47g

Carbs

19g