Ultimate Huevos Ranchoes
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Ultimate Huevos Ranchoes
Description
The Ultimate Huevos Ranchoes recipe starts by pan-toasting corn tortillas in vegetable oil until lightly browned and soft. Black beans, rinsed and drained, are slightly mashed on each tortilla to form a base layer. Eggs are cooked to preference, often with yolks runny but whites set, and placed atop the beans.
Toppings include restaurant-style salsa, crumbled queso fresco for a mild salty tang, fresh cilantro for herbaceous notes, and salt and pepper to taste. Sliced jalapeños and avocado add optional spiciness and creaminess, respectively. The assembled dish balances warm toasted tortillas, creamy eggs, savory beans, and fresh garnishes.
This recipe is a hearty breakfast or brunch option that emphasizes traditional Mexican elements served simply. The layering approach allows each bite to capture multiple textures and flavors. Keeping tortillas warm in the oven maintains their pliable texture while preparing the eggs ensures timely assembly.
Ingredients
- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
- 4 egg divided
- ½ cup salsa restaurant style
- ½ cup black beans , rinsed and drained
- 4 tablespoons queso fresco , crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , leaves only
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- jalapeño for garnish (optional, slices
- avocado for garnish (optional, slices
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add one of the corn tortillas, heating for 30-60 seconds on each side, or until lightly browned and starting to bubble. Remove the tortilla to a plate and repeat with the remaining tortillas. Keep them in a warm oven while you prepare the rest of the food.
- In the same pan, crack 2 of the eggs, cooking to desired doneness. I nice runny yolk with cooked whites will be about 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining 2 eggs.
- Divide the black beans among the tortillas, lightly mashing with a fork. Place one egg on each of the corn tortillas.
- Evenly top with the salsa, cilantro, queso fresco, salt and pepper and then garnish with the jalapeno and avocado, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 337mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 718mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 935IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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