Two fried eggs on tortillas — one with green salsa, one with red, divided by beans.
About this recipe
Huevos divorciados are two fried eggs served on tortillas, each one bathed in a different salsa: one in green, the other in red, separated by a line of refried beans. The name - meaning 'divorced eggs' - is a playful nod to the two salsas going their separate ways.
History & Origin
Huevos divorciados (divorced eggs) are an ingenious creation from Mexican fondas that combines the two fundamental flavours of Mexican cuisine: salsa verde and salsa roja. Their humorous name reflects the popular Mexican wit for naming dishes. They emerged as a Solomonic solution for couples who could not agree on which salsa they preferred with their breakfast eggs. The line of refried beans separating them acts as a 'border' between both worlds of flavour. They are such a popular breakfast that they appear on the menu of virtually every Mexican restaurant.
Estimated cost
£9.78
Total cost
£4.89
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
412
Calories
20g
Protein
36g
Carbohydrates
23g
Fat
4g
Fibre
641mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Heat the tortillas on a comal (griddle) until lightly golden. Place 2 tortillas on each plate, side by side.
- 2
Calienta ambas salsas for separado en dos cacerolas pequeñas.
- 3
Fry the eggs in hot oil, two at a time, until the white is set but the yolk is still runny.
- 4
Coloca un egg on each tortilla en el dish (2 eggs for dish).
- 5
Cover one egg with salsa verde and the other with salsa roja. Place a line of warm refried beans between the two eggs as a divider.
💡 Presentation is key: the salsas should not mix, and each egg should keep its own colour.
- 6
Sprinkle crumbled fresh cheese over the top and serve immediately.
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