Huevos Rancheros

Ingredients

• 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
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) salsa 1/2 cup (120 ml) salsa
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat: 8g (2g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 32g (5g sugars)
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 9g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. 2.
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3.
   Add black beans, jalapeno pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4.
   Place tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, until crispy.
5. 5.
   In the same skillet, crack eggs and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
6. 6.
   To assemble, place a tortilla on a plate, spoon some black beans over it, and top with an egg.
7. 7.
   Spoon salsa over the egg and sprinkle with cilantro.
8. 8.
   Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beans, eggs, salsa, and cilantro.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Black beans — If using canned beans, make sure to rinse them thoroughly to remove excess salt.
• Jalapeno pepper — Wear gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid skin irritation.
• Tortillas — Use corn tortillas for an authentic Mexican flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• To make the dish spicier, add more chili powder or jalapeno pepper.
• Serve with a side of avocado or guacamole for added flavor and nutrition.
• If you don't have salsa, you can use diced tomatoes or tomato sauce instead.
• For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas and skip the frying step.
• This dish can also be served for lunch or dinner.

Serving advice

Serve hot with a side of avocado or guacamole.

Presentation advice

Garnish with extra cilantro and a slice of lime for added color and flavor.