Huevos Ranchero
A healthy vegetarian version of one of our favorite Mexican-style breakfasts. Eggs are baked over flavorful beans & crispy tortillas, then topped with avocado, fresh tomato and cilantro…a simple healthy vegetarian brunch recipe.
Ingredients
4 x 6 inch tortillas ( I use a corn and flour blend)
4 eggs (1 per serving….you can add more if you want)
2 cups cooked rinsed beans ( black bean, pinto, cannellini, or heirloom beans)
1/2 onion- sliced or diced
2 garlic cloves- minced
2 tomatoes- diced
1/2 jalapeño
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Cracked pepper to taste
2 tablespoons water
Olive oil
1 large Avocado-sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime -cut into wedges
1/2 cup crumbled cotija, queso fresco, feta or goat cheese (optional)
Hot Sauce
Optional Additions: bell pepper, kale, zucchini, mushrooms,
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a large pan, saute onion in a little olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes (at this point, if you are adding other veggies, do this now, cooking until tender). Add garlic, sauté for a minute or two. Add 1/2 of the diced tomatoes (saving half for garnish) and cooked rinsed beans, spices, salt, and 2 T water. Let simmer on med low for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
Brush cast iron skillets ( or one large skillet) with olive oil, coating the edges too. Lay tortillas down and brush tops of tortillas with a little oil.
Divide bean mixture, making little indentations with the back of a spoon, for the eggs to rest, so they stay in place (if using large skillet, layer the tortillas so they come up the sides of the skillet a bit (you may need a couple extra), and spread all of the beans evenly over the tortillas, making indentations for the eggs).
Carefully break the eggs and place them in the indentations . Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper, and if you want, crumbled cheese, and place in the hot oven.
Check after 10-12 minutes. Cook until egg whites are white and yolks are to your desired doneness. Serve with avocado, lime, cilantro, hot sauce, and fresh tomatoes.
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