Easy Mexican-Inspired Dishes With Eggs
Whip up delightful Mexican-inspired meals any time of day! These easy dishes with eggs are ideal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Eggs are a versatile kitchen staple, ideal for whipping up an array of dishes for any mealtime! So, if you have a carton of eggs sitting in your kitchen, there’s plenty of opportunity to put them to good use.
Grab your eggs, tortillas, and bold flavours and let’s bring the Good Noise to your kitchen with these easy Mexican-inspired dishes with eggs that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Simple Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Ideas With Egg
To start our list, we’re introducing you to our Mexican Shakshuka recipe! A simple one-pan wonder, it’s not only delicious but will save you time doing dishes later.
Mexican Shakshuka
When it comes to the best dishes with egg, Mexican Shakshuka is a must-try! A riff on the North African classic tomato and egg all-in-one-pan dish, it features salsa, feta cheese and fragrant coriander for a delicious and fun vegetarian flavour combination that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner!
Recipe Name
Mexican ShakshukaTotal Time
Servings
Ingredients
- 30ml olive oil
- 2 red or yellow peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 sachet Old El Paso™ Smoky BBQ Fajita Seasoning Mix
- 1 x 226g jar Old El Paso™ Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or harissa, optional
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
To Serve
- 2 x 200g tubs houmous or 1 x 435g tin Old El Paso™ Refried Beans, heated
- 1 x 185g bag Old El Paso™ Original Tortilla Nachips™
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onion and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown and the peppers blacken on the edges. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
- Stir in the seasoning mix and 200ml of water and bring to the boil, using a spatula or spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the base of the pan.
- Stir in the salsa, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. With the back of a spoon, make 4 evenly-spaced indentions in the salsa mixture. Gently crack an egg into each indention. Drizzle the hot sauce over the eggs, if you like. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 8-9 minutes or until egg whites and yolks are firm, not runny. Sprinkle with the cheese and coriander and serve from the pan with the houmous or heated refried beans and the tortilla chips.
Expert Tips
- “Eggs in Purgatory,” as shakshuka is sometimes called, gets its name from the spicy pepper sauce used to cook the eggs. We used sweet peppers and give the option to add hot sauce or traditional spicy harissa. But if you can’t take the heat, feel free to skip the hot sauce. It will still be super-flavourful and delicious.
- Crumbled goats' cheese would make a great substitute for the feta.
- Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
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Smoked Salmon, Egg & Avocado Breakfast Burritos
Vegetable Egg Fajitas
Looking for a simple dish with egg that’s vegetarian and quick to make? These Vegetable Egg Fajitas are packed with colour and flavour! An excellent way to kickstart your day, they only take 20 minutes to make.
Tip: Wash vegetables before cooking and store them properly to maintain freshness.
Good Noise For Any Time Of Day
From a hearty shakshuka to a protein-packed burrito, these easy dishes with eggs make every meal a chance to celebrate bold flavours, effortless cooking, and share the Good Noise with family and friends no matter the time of day.
Hungry for more? Explore our full collection of Mexican-inspired recipes for even more inspiration.