Huevos Rancheros
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Huevos Rancheros
Description
This recipe starts by warming corn tortillas in vegetable oil until just pliable and slightly toasted. Eggs are fried in the same skillet to the preferred doneness and seasoned with salt and pepper. Refried beans are heated separately to provide a creamy layer. The tortillas are each spread with warm refried beans, topped with a fried egg, and spooned with fresh salsa.
The combination creates a flavorful balance of textures and tastes—from the toasted tortilla and creamy beans to the tender egg yolk and bright salsa. Toppings such as queso fresco provide a salty contrast, while pickled onions and avocado add brightness and richness respectively, rounding out the dish.
Huevos Rancheros works well as a fulfilling breakfast or brunch option with components that can be prepared and assembled quickly. Its layers of flavor come together with simple, fresh ingredients and straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 corn tortillas
- 4 egg large
- 1 cup refried black beans optional, or pinto beans
- 1 cup salsa homemade
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Optional garnishes
- queso fresco crumbled
- Pickled red onion
- avocado slices
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 1 minute on each side until they are pliable and slightly toasted. Set them aside.
- Using the same skillet, fry the eggs to your liking. Season them with salt and pepper.
- While you're preparing the tortillas and eggs, heat the refried beans until they're warm in a separate small skillet.
Assemble the Huevos Rancheros
- Spread a layer of warm refried beans on each tortilla. Place a fried egg on top of the beans on each tortilla.
- Spoon salsa over the eggs, ensuring an even distribution. Sprinkle shredded cheese and add any other toppings you want.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 786mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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