Huevos Rancheros rates way up there on my list of favorite breakfasts. When my diet shifted way more towards Paleo/Whole 30 I missed a few things, namely, tortillas! So, I had to get creative and find a way to take Mexican classics (like huevos rancheros) and make them Paleo/Whole30 and Keto friendly. And that’s how I came up with these Paleo-Whole 30-Keto Huevos Rancheros!
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So How Do I Make Huevos Rancheros Paleo, Whole 30 and Keto Friendly?
Zucchini, that’s how! Instead of using a tortilla as a base I use a delicious and easy to make zucchini fritter. Then I top it with a fried egg and serve with my fresh pico de gallo. It’s a great way to work more veggies into your morning meal. And just look at that crispy fritter under that cute heart shaped egg. I offer two choices for the fritter: you can grate your own zucchini or if you want to make this meal even easier, use store bought spiraled zucchini and just give it a rough chop!
Make Your Own Guacamole and Pico de Gallo…or Don’t!
When it comes to food my motto is “make it from scratch unless it’s just as good and just as healthy store bought”. So if you have a local grocery store that carries delicious Pico de Gallo and fresh guacamole, go for it. If not, you can make mine <— easy recipes
The Recipe: Paleo-Whole 30-Keto Huevos Rancheros!
Tips and what you need: if making your own Pico de Gallo and guacamole <—click! You may use a food processor or box grater to prepare zucchini. You will need two good pans and if you want to make your eggs heart shaped, click here <— Amazon affiliate link.
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A delicious grain and dairy free version of the classic Huevos Rancheros. You can use store bought pico de gallo and guacamole or use the links provided in blog post to make mine. You can also grate the zucchini yourself using a box grater or food processor or buy pre-spiraled zucchini at the store and give it a rough chop!
- Pico de Gallo or salsa, store bought or use links above to make your own
- Guacamole, store bought or use links above to make your ownÂ
- 2 medium zucchini, grated (or 3 1/2 cups spiralized zucchini, chopped)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon almond flour, or your favorite grain free flour
- Olive oil
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If making you own pico and guacamole, do that first, set aside
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Use a food processor or a box grater to grate zucchini. (Another option is to buy or make spiraled zucchini and give a rough chop)
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Place zucchini in a bowl lined with paper towels, sprinkle zucchini with sea salt and pepper and allow to rest for a few minutes.
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Chop chives and whisk one egg in a little bowl
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Use paper towels to squeeze out any extra moisture in zucchini then return zucchini to bowl and discard towel
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Use a fork to stir in egg , almond flour and 1 tablespoon chives until well combined
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Heat a large pan on high heat for two minutes, add enough olive oil to coat pan and allow to heat for 30 seconds
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Use a spoon to scoop zucchini mixture into pan, making two 5" fritters. Use back of spoon to flatten and spread fritters into a circle. If needed turn heat to medium. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown
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While fritters cook, heat a smaller pan on high heat for two minutes, add oil and wait 30 seconds for oil to heat
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Gently crack eggs into pan, tuen heat down to medium and fry until whites are set and yolk is runny (or to your liking)
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Season with sea salt and pepper
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Remove fritters from pan, top with eggs, garnish with pico de gallo, guacamole and remaining chives. Serve!
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That bed looks so comfy! What a great idea to do a breakfast in bed series. I’d totally love to have these huevos rancheros delivered to me – they look delicious!
Thanks Jill! We love that bed! And the whole room:)
Such perfect timing as I’m moving into the Paleo way of eating and I’m looking for great breakfast or brunch ideas like this! I’ve pinned for later too. Such a beautiful post too. Thanks.
Timing is everything!
I love making zucchini fritters as a replacement for carby dishes. Your recipe looks wonderful and easy so I will have to swap mine out for yours one of these mornings.
Yes, so many good alternatives these days!
Just pinned this one! Love the heart shape…love all the healthy ingredients! Thanks for the HEALTHY breakfast inspiration 🙂
Thanks! I love the heart too<3
that egg is so cute!! this looks delicious i love recipes for lazy weekend breakfast!
This is seriously mouthwatering! I’ve got to try it!
What a beautiful room and I love the heart shaped egg, so cute!
Yummy and how cute with the heart shaped egg 🙂 Pretty!
Thanks. Sometimes I use that heart mold even when I am eating breakfast alone 🙂
I love huevos rancheros – I always order it when we go out for brunch but Ive never made it at home before. Thanks for the recipe.
This is my favourite kind of breakfast. I love starting the day with someone spicy.
Someone…or something? Either way it works lol!
i made this the other day and it was so good!! today I made it again and added cumin to it and it added a whole new yummy to it also.
Awesome!
I’ve been dying to make Huevos Rancheros! I’m guessing the zucchini isn’t traditional but I am into it!
Nope, not traditional. They are usually served on corn:)
That heart-shaped egg wins my heart! Such a restful, beautiful presentation!
Thanks Megan! I think it’s cute too!
I will have to try out your zucchini fritters, which I love by the way! That heart shaped egg is the perfect touch.
Ohhh this is my love language 🙂 That drippy egg so perfectly on top! Looking forward to making this!
I can never say no to eggs with salsa so this looks so perfect! Love the addition of zucchinis too. I’m all for getting in more veggies in any way!
Gotta work those veggies in!
That egg is perfect! And I love that this recipe works for just about every diet out there! Also, your bedroom is gorgeous.
Thanks Lindsey. I love how it turned out!
I ma huge fan of huevos rancheros….I love your idea of making the whole30 compatible!! Yum!
What a great paleo breakfast! It’s especially fun with that heart-shaped egg!
Zucchini for the win! What a beautiful and hearty dish! I’m in!
Sounds like a great breakfast in bed! Even with the avocados…
haha I think you mean “especially with the avocados” 😉
I am on day 2 of my first Whole30 and so so so happy I found this recipe! I can NOT wait to try it… I even have zucchini in the fridge right now! Thank you!
Well timing is everything! Thanks Meredith and good luck with your Whole 30.
This is such a gorgeous recipe; how CUTE is that heart shaped egg! Zucchini is one of my fave veggies so this is a great substitution!
Your photos are awesome, that egg is such a great idea to make things a little prettier. The whole dish looks to die for!
I love how zucchini and eggs taste together, but making zucchini fritters instead of tortilla? So creative !
Thanks, I do love a crispy fritter!