Huevos con Brócoli y Hierbas

A hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast dish featuring poached eggs, steamed broccoli, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, all served on toasted bolillo bread and topped with a spicy salsa roja.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
hard
Cuisine
Mexican
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 3cupsbroccoli florets, chopped
  • 1/4cupcilantro, chopped
  • 2tbspsparsley, chopped
  • 3stalksgreen onions, thinly sliced
  • 8eggs
  • 4bolillo rolls, toasted
  • 1cupsalsa roja
  • 2tbspsolive oil
  • to tastesalt and pepper

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer for poaching the eggs.

    5mmedium heat
  2. 2

    In a steamer basket, steam the chopped broccoli for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.

    7m
  3. 3

    Carefully crack the eggs into the simmering water and poach for 4-6 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.

    6mmedium heat
  4. 4

    In a small bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, parsley, and green onions. Set the herb mixture aside.

    3m
  5. 5

    Toast the bolillo rolls until golden brown.

    5m350°F
  6. 6

    To assemble, place a toasted bolillo roll on each plate. Top with the steamed broccoli, a poached egg, and a generous sprinkle of the herb mixture. Drizzle the salsa roja over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.

    4m