Huevos Rancheros with Pico de Gallo

In the context of our busy lives certain things are bound to fall by the wayside for the sake of time and money. More often than not, these things include our health and in particular the food we eat. One way to avoid this is by finding healthy recipes with a short prep time. There are a lot of websites where you can find healthy recipes, that fit within your budget and schedule. Here is a recipe for a delicious traditional Mexican dish that is both healthy and fast. Enjoy

PICO DE GALLO:
Ingredients:
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups of chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
3 jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
Combine ingredients and serve or refrigerate

PREP TIME: 20 minutes
SERVING SIZE: 1/2 cup (6 servings)
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: 34 calories, 8 g carbohydrates, 0 total fat

HUEVOS RANCHEROS with PICO DE GALLO
Ingredients:
4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups egg substitute
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
2 cups Pico de Gallo (see above)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper


PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Lightly brush tortillas with oil on both sides and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until tortillas are crisp on the edges and starting to brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
3. Spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray.
4. Pour egg substitute in skillet. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until eggs are cooked through.
5. Place equal amount of eggs on top of each tortilla and top with 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
6. Place under broiler for about 2 minutes until cheese is melted. Spoon Pico de Gallo on each tortilla and top with ground black pepper.

PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIMES: 15 minutes
SERVING SIZE: 1 tortilla
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: 146 calories, 4 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat

*Recipes from Healthy Latino Recipes by Champions for Change

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