One Pan Purple Sprouting Broccoli Huevos Rancheros 

This quick, one-pan Mexican-inspired recipe makes the perfect for brunch or midweek supper. The sprouting broccoli is cooked in chopped tomatoes with garlic, chilli and eggs (or tofu). 

Substitute:

  • No purple sprouting broccoli? Use spinach, kale, cavolo nero, peppers or courgettes. 
  • No red onion? Any onion will work.
  • No eggs? Try with scrambled tofu. 
  • No parsley? Use dill, fresh coriander or mint. 

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

120 g Purple sprouting broccolis

2 tbsp Olive oil

1 Tin chopped tomatoes (400 g)

2 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced )

1 Red onion (sliced )

a pinch of Chilli flakes

4 Eggs

2 tbsp Parsley (chopped )

Salt & pepper

Recipe:

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
  2. Stir in the onion, garlic and chilli flakes. Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
  3. Add the purple sprouting broccoli and season with a pinch of both salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes. Stir well and cook for 10 more minutes.
  4. Use a spoon to make four small wells in the sauce, then crack an egg into each. Cover the pan with a lid (or use a large baking tray) and let the egg poach for 3-4 minutes, or until it's cooked to your liking.
  5. Sprinkle with the parsley on top and serve. Enjoy! 
Purple Sprouting Broccoli Huevos Rancheros

How to store

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Leftovers

Serve on slices of sourdough bread with a side of avocado and a drizzle of lime juice.