Description
Huevos Rancheros is a vibrant and satisfying Mexican breakfast that brings together crispy corn tortillas, hearty beans, flavorful salsa, and perfectly fried eggs. This dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or even lunch. Whether you’re gathering with family on a relaxed weekend morning or preparing for a special occasion, Huevos Rancheros will impress everyone at the table. With its colorful presentation and protein-packed ingredients, this recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious and versatile—allowing you to customize it with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 ¼ cups salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large avocado (pitted, peeled, and sliced)
- Crumbled Cotija cheese (optional for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the beans: In a small saucepan, combine black beans and ½ cup of salsa. Heat over medium until simmering; reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Crisp the tortillas: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 30-90 seconds per side until golden.
- Cook the eggs: In a nonstick skillet, melt butter (or olive oil). Crack eggs into the pan and cook until whites are set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble: Place a tortilla on each plate. Top with bean mixture, fried egg, remaining salsa, and sliced avocado. Season to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg