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Fresh Huevos Rancheros
Huevos rancheros is an authentic Mexican egg breakfast that's hearty, rich in flavor, and a delicious way to start your morning!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 (6-inch) tortilla ()
- ¼ cup black beans (cooked and drained)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon cotija cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ avocado (sliced)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons ranchera salsa or hot sauce
- salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a small skillet on medium heat. Add the tortilla and cook for 30 seconds on each side, until it becomes slightly crispy. Use tongs to remove the tortilla to a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- 2
In the same pan, crack one egg. Fry the egg until it's cooked to your liking.
- 3
To layer the huevos rancheros, add the tortilla to a plate. Top with black beans and the fried egg.
- 4
Sprinkle the diced tomato, cilantro and cotija cheese on top.
- 5
Slice the avocado and add a couple slices to the plate.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper and add a dash of hot sauce, then serve.