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I love breakfast, but sometimes I get stuck in ruts. Breakfast is a low key event and my family is okay with that. As a result, we make oatmeal every weekday and most weekend mornings. When oatmeal won't do the trick, it's scrambled eggs and toast. But sometimes, I get an itch to break out and make something completely different.
This enchilada skillet is a riff off shakshuka and this curried tomato egg recipe. The sauce is an enchilada sauce that I quickly throw together. And there aren't many ingredients beyond that. I also like to make an extra batch of the sauce so I can have enchiladas for dinner later in the week.
Enchilada Skillet with Eggs
A cross between shashuka and enchiladas, this skillet cooks eggs in a homemade enchilada sauce and is served over creamy polenta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 large servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
Ingredients
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Whole Tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ounces poblano peppers (deseeded and diced (about 10 ))
- 4 large eggs
- Cilantro (for topping)
- Cotija (for topping)
- Avocado (for topping)
- Creamy polenta (for serving)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine onion, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro and spices. Pulse 3 to 4 times until blended, but still chunky. Set aside.
- In a 12 inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add peppers and cook until blistered, about 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
- Pour blended tomato sauce into skillet. Bring to a simmer. Create a small well in the sauce on the side of the skillet and crack egg into the shallow well. Repeat for each egg.
- Cover and let eggs cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 10 to 15 minutes depending on heat of the pan. When eggs are done, top with cilantro, cotija and avocado.
- Serve over creamy polenta.
Notes
Tips & Tricks: If you prefer your eggs more cooked than over easy, keep them covered longer.
Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: Canned Whole Tomatoes, Eggs, Polenta
Nutrition: See the information.
Nutrition
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 19.2
- Sodium: 1214
- Fat: 18.1
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Protein: 19.5
- Cholesterol: 372
Find it online: https://naturallyella.com/enchilada-skillet-eggs/
Enchilada Skillet
variations
Anything you might put into enchiladas could go in this enchilada skillet. For example, my go to variations are to add extra vegetables, legumes, and cheese. Beyond that, you can also change:
Tomatoes: Can’t find whole tomatoes? Crushed tomatoes are a great swap! They’ve got a bit more sauce so the dish will have more liquid.
Grains: I love the creaminess of the polenta with the acidity of the tomato. Plus, it harkens to the corn tortillas I use for enchiladas. However, you could also serve over a bowl of millet or brown rice.
Peppers: Poblano peppers definitely have a bit of a kick! If you want a more mild dish, swap for green bell peppers. Or, if you want to turn up to heat, use jalapeno or Anaheim chilies instead.
Explore Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Whole Tomatoes
Look in my cupboard and I always have a can of whole tomatoes. I love Muir Glen Organic's fire roasted tomatoes as they add a layer of flavor without any extra ingredients. And they pair perfectly with hearty spices like cumin and chili powder. A few other ways I use whole tomatoes (either whole or pureed):
Curried Eggs with Spinach
White Beans in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Bulgur Vegetarian Chili
Peppermint Dolly says
This looks so great! Lovely photos too 🙂
Rebecca
Rosie says
Oh man, polenta is one of my favourite sides to serve with other saucy goodness! I also eat oatmeal for breakfast every day but I think this would make a delicious dinner instead. Yummo!
Susan says
I've made this twice now and love it! We've been using 2 poblanos, not 10, since that's closer to 2 ounces - does that seem right?
Erin Alderson says
Yikes! That should read 1, not 10. Your instinct was right!
Bethany says
Work feta work instead of cotija?
Erin Alderson says
Sure