Description
Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast dish featuring fried eggs served on warm, slightly crispy corn tortillas topped with savory black beans, fresh salsa, creamy avocado, and crumbled queso fresco. This flavorful and hearty meal offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs (Fresh eggs for sunny side up or over-easy style)
- 4 pieces Corn Tortillas (Soft and pliable tortillas for best texture)
- 1 cup Salsa (Store-bought or homemade salsa)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For frying tortillas and eggs)
- 1/2 cup Black Beans (Rinsed and drained for added protein)
- 1/2 cup Queso Fresco (Crumble for topping)
- 1 piece Avocado (Sliced or diced for creaminess)
Seasonings and Garnishes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 pieces Lime Wedges (For serving)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Salsa: Mix diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl until combined. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Cook Tortillas: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and slightly crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Cook Eggs: In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook them to your preferred doneness (sunny side up or over-easy), seasoning with salt and pepper as they cook.
- Warm Black Beans: Heat black beans in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through.
- Assemble Plates: Place two tortillas on each plate. Top each with warmed black beans and a cooked egg.
- Add Toppings: Spoon prepared salsa generously over the eggs, then sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco, add sliced or diced avocado, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Immediately serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish for added brightness.
Notes
- For a spicier salsa, increase the amount of jalapeño or add hot sauce.
- Use fresh, ripe avocados for the best flavor and creaminess.
- Queso fresco can be substituted with feta cheese if unavailable.
- To make it vegetarian-friendly, ensure your salsa and beans are free from animal products.
- This dish can be prepared gluten-free by confirming tortillas are made from 100% corn.