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Home » Recipes » Huevos Divorciados (Divorced Eggs) + VIDEO

Huevos Divorciados (Divorced Eggs) + VIDEO

Last Updated June 4, 2019. Originally Posted May 3, 2018 By Maggie Unzueta

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Huevos Divorciados, or Divorced Eggs. This classic Mexican breakfast screams Sunday brunch. Two eggs separated by refried beans and drenched in red and green salsa. There’s no custody battle with this dish. You get both! 
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Divorced Eggs or Huevos Divorciados on a decorative Mexican terra cotta clay plate. by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Huevos Divorciados, or Divorced Eggs. This classic Mexican breakfast screams Sunday brunch. Two eggs separated by refried beans and drenched in red and green salsa. There’s no custody battle with this dish. You get both!

Divorced Eggs or Huevos Divorciados on a decorative Mexican terra cotta clay plate

There are a few Mexican recipes that I rarely make at home. Huevos Divorciados is something that I usually order at a restaurant. Not because it’s extraordinarily hard to make. It’s just that I never have both red and green salsa at home. I only make one salsa at a time.

Egg frying in metal skillet

To make your Huevos Divorciados, cook the eggs. You can make poached eggs or over easy eggs. I like my eggs sunny side up. That yolk is no joke!

Two Eggs Green and Red Salsa jalapeno slices on a decorative Mexican terra cotta plate

Place two eggs on opposite sides. Make sure you use a plate that has some depth to it for the salsa.

Two Eggs Divided by Refried Beans

Add a layer of refried beans down the middle, separating these quarreling eggs. Build bridges, not walls. They’ll be united in your tummy.

Egg covered in green salsa in a Mexican terra cotta plate

Cover one of the eggs with tangy, delicious green salsa.

Egg covered in red salsa on a Mexican terra cotta plate avocado slices

Then cover the other eggs with spicy, tomato red salsa.

Divorced Eggs or Huevos Divorciados on a decorative Mexican terra cotta clay plate by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

The rest is up to you. You can add corn chips, Queso Fresco, jalapeño slices, avocado. So tasty, you’ll want to lick your plate clean. Huevos Divorciados, or Divorced Eggs, is Mexican foodie’s dream. You won’t lose your shirt in this divorce, but you might need another belt loop. Hope you enjoy!

Watch How to Make Huevos Divorciados

Divorced Eggs or Huevos Divorciados on a decorative Mexican terra cotta clay plate

Huevos Divorciados (Divorced Eggs)

Huevos Divorciados, or Divorced Eggs. This classic Mexican breakfast screams Sunday brunch. Two eggs separated by refried beans and drenched in red and green salsa. There’s no custody battle with this dish. You get both! 
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 3-4 tablespoons refried beans
  • 3-4 tablespoons red salsa
  • 3-4 tablespoons green salsa
  • Chips optional
  • Queso Fresco optional
  • Avocado optional
  • Jalapeño slices optional

Instructions

  • Heat up olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Cook the eggs sunny side up.
  • About 3-4 minutes.
  • While the eggs cook, heat up the refried beans.
  • Place eggs on opposite sides of the plate.
  • Add refried beans down the middle, separating the eggs.
  • Cove one of the eggs with red salsa.
  • Cover the other eggs with green salsa.
  • Top with tortilla chips, Queso Fresco, avocado, and jalapeño slices.

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Notes

You can make poached eggs or over easy eggs.
You can add corn chips, Queso Fresco, jalapeño slices, avocado. 

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 2109mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Mexican, Recipes

About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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Comments

  1. Lisa Favre

    January 17, 2019 at 6:11 am

    5 stars
    This is the second time I am seeing divorced eggs and I must say, they look amazing! I want to try it for myself.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      January 21, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Huevos Divorciados is the best of both worlds. Red and green salsa in one plate. YUM!

      Reply
  2. Katherine

    January 17, 2019 at 7:43 am

    I’ve never heard of “Divorced Eggs” but I totally love the idea of this haha. They look delicious and it’s normally something I would order out at a restaurant but I just might have to try them at home now!

    Reply
  3. Nicole Hood

    January 17, 2019 at 11:32 am

    This is my kind of comfort food! I love your line- “there’s no custody battle with this dish”! HAHA

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      January 21, 2019 at 10:45 am

      Both get custody in this case. LOL!

      Reply
  4. Mommy Peach

    January 17, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    5 stars
    First time I’ve heard about divorced egg and I must say this dish looks pretty cool and awesome!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      January 21, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Huevos Divorciados is a very traditional Mexican recipe. Now that you’ve heard of it, I hope you try it out.

      Reply
  5. Tami

    January 17, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    Breakfast has been a bit boring lately. My hubby will enjoy this with refried beans being one of his favorite Mexican sides.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      January 21, 2019 at 10:55 am

      You have to make your hubby these Huevos Divorciados. Pretty sure you’ll both enjoy this dish.

      Reply
  6. Anonymous

    September 24, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    Well is my favorite dish on weekends with tortillas and queso fesco yummmyyyy and some good café de la olla

    Reply

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