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Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros: Your Ultimate Guide to a Flavorful Breakfast

Huevos Rancheros is a vibrant breakfast dish featuring eggs, beans, and salsa, perfect for a flavorful start to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 2 cups salsa homemade or store-bought
For the Base
  • 1 15 oz can black beans NOT DRAINED
  • 4 corn tortillas quality recommended
For the Eggs
  • 4 large eggs
Seasoning and Extras
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice optional but recommended
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided, vegetable oil can substitute
For Toppings
  • sliced avocado
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • crumbled Cotija cheese
  • cilantro
  • pickled red onions
  • hot sauce

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • Medium Skillet
  • cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the salsa by blending fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro until chunky or use store-bought salsa.
  2. Simmer the salsa in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until thickened, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  3. Heat the black beans in a medium skillet with a few spoonfuls of salsa and a dash of salt for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Crisp the corn tortillas in a cast iron skillet with olive oil for about 20 seconds on each side until golden.
  5. Cook the eggs sunny-side up in the same skillet used for salsa for 2-3 minutes until whites are set.
  6. Assemble by layering a tortilla, black beans, an egg, and your salsa, topped with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider preparing the salsa and beans in advance to make assembly quicker and easier during busy mornings.

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