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Best Recipe for Huevos Rancheros

Best Recipe for Huevos Rancheros to Wow Your Breakfast Table

This Best Recipe for Huevos Rancheros offers a vibrant, flavorful breakfast that brightens your morning with layers of beans, eggs, and salsa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 2 cups salsa Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice Optional
For the Beans
  • 15 oz black beans Canned, not drained
  • salt To taste
  • pepper To taste
For the Eggs
  • 4 eggs Organic or farm-fresh recommended
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Divided
For the Tortillas
  • 4 corn tortillas Gluten-free options available
For the Toppings
  • sliced avocado
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • Cotija cheese
  • cilantro
  • pickled red onions
  • hot sauce

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • large skillet
  • cast iron skillet
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Salsa: In a nonstick skillet, heat your salsa over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Heat Beans: In a large skillet, combine the reserved salsa with the black beans over medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Cook Tortillas: In a cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the corn tortillas for about 20 seconds per side.
  4. Cook Eggs: Return to the nonstick skillet, add the remaining olive oil, and fry the eggs for about 2½ minutes.
  5. Assemble: Spread a spoonful of beans on each tortilla, place an egg on top, and drizzle with warm salsa. Add your toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, consume leftovers within 3 days and store components separately. Serve immediately after assembling for the best texture.

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