Huevos Rancheros

Ingredients

This recipe has been adapted to the fast food cuisine by using canned beans and store-bought salsa. It also uses a pre-made tortilla instead of making it from scratch. We alse have the original recipe for Huevos rancheros, so you can check it out.

• 4 corn tortillas 4 corn tortillas
• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup store-bought salsa 1 cup store-bought salsa
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat: 18g (7g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 36g (6g sugars)
• Protein: 18g
• Fiber: 10g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. 2.
   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3.
   Add the tortillas and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until crispy.
4. 4.
   Remove the tortillas from the skillet and place them on a baking sheet.
5. 5.
   In the same skillet, add the black beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6. 6.
   Spread the beans evenly over the tortillas.
7. 7.
   Crack an egg over each tortilla and season with salt and pepper.
8. 8.
   Spoon the salsa over the eggs and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
9. 9.
   Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
10. 10.
    Serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Tortillas — Make sure to cook them until crispy to prevent them from getting soggy when the beans and eggs are added.

Tips & Tricks

• To make this dish spicier, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the salsa.
• You can also add some diced avocado or sour cream on top for extra creaminess.
• If you don't have canned beans, you can use cooked dried beans instead.
• For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese.

Serving advice

Serve hot with a side of avocado or guacamole.

Presentation advice

Arrange the huevos rancheros on a large platter and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.