5 from 60 votes
Fresh Huevos Rancheros
Fresh Huevos Rancheros is a simple, layered dish featuring a crispy tortilla topped with black beans, a fried egg, diced tomatoes, cilantro, cotija cheese, and sliced avocado. The combination brings together textures from the crunchy base, creamy avocado, and tender egg, balanced with fresh and savory toppings. A dash of ranchera salsa or hot sauce adds brightness and heat, complementing the mild ingredients. This breakfast or light meal is quick to prepare and visually appealing.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
402 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 (6-inch) tortilla
- ¼ cup black beans cooked and drained
- 1 egg large
- 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cotija cheese crumbled
- ¼ avocado sliced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons ranchera salsa or hot sauce
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a small skillet on medium heat. Add the tortilla and cook for 30 seconds on each side, until it becomes slightly crispy. Use tongs to remove the tortilla to a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- In the same pan, crack one egg. Fry the egg until it's cooked to your liking.
- To layer the huevos rancheros, add the tortilla to a plate. Top with black beans and the fried egg.
- Sprinkle the diced tomato, cilantro and cotija cheese on top.
- Slice the avocado and add a couple slices to the plate.
- Season with salt and pepper and add a dash of hot sauce, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
465mg
(19%)
Potassium
559mg
(12%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
383IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 383IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.