Quick Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros  — or “Ranch Eggs” — is a popular breakfast of eggs and tortillas.   Savory egg dishes such as this one are typically served in Mexico at “almuezo”  — the second breakfast served to hard-working ranch hands and farm workers after their early-morning chores — they need to build more energy after a morning of hard work.  The most basic version of huevos rancheros consists of fried corn tortillas, topped with scrambled or fried eggs, and a tomato–chili sauce or salsa.   Common toppings include refried beans, avocado, chili peppers, and even fried potatoes.

While this can be a high-fat entree, it doesn’t have to be, and best of all, it is nutritionally balanced and nutrient dense.

Huevos Rancheros don’t have to take a long time to prepare. Try this easy-to-prepare version for a breakfast treat you can make on a work day.  You will note it doesn’t have a fried corn tortilla which is customary in Huevos Rancheros.  This savory, quick and healthy breakfast  doesn’t need the tortilla at all, and you won’t even miss it.  But if you feel it just isn’t Huevos Rancheros without it (we feel you!), try it with a baked corn tortilla, or baked no-oil corn tortilla or pita chips.  That way, you’ll keep the fiber of the corn but lose the fat.

Read this post contributed by Dr. Dae, who explains the benefits of Huevos Rancheros for breakfast.

Quick Huevos Rancheros

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Course: Breakfast, Entrees

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Eggs, Tortilla

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 392kcal

Courtesy Of: Adapted from World's Healthiest Foods

This recipe, which means Ranch Eggs, is full of protein and nutrients perfect for a healthy start to an adventurous day, when you need good fuel.

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ ½ can beans drained and mashed
• ▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ▢ Sea Salt and Ground Pepper to taste
• ▢ ½ avocado sliced
• ▢ Fresh deli salsa to taste
• ▢ Optional: 4 tablespoons grated low-fat cheddar cheese
• ▢ Optional: Fat Free Tortilla or split Whole Wheat Pita toasted
• ▢ Optional: cayenne pepper
• ▢ chopped cilantro to taste

Instructions

• Poach or steam fry the eggs
• Warm the beans in a skillet while eggs are cooking
• Remove beans from heat and mix in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper Add a pinch of cayenne for spicy beans.
• Place warmed or toasted tortilla or pita half on a plate (if using)
• Place beans on tortilla (or plate), top with salsa, an egg, diced avocado, cheese (if using) and cilantro.

Spa Index Kitchen Notes

Don't want to take the time to poach eggs? Not a fan of runny yolks? This recipe is just as delicious with softly scrambled eggs.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 392 kcal (20%) | Protein: 21 g (42%) | Fat: 16 g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 3.6 g (23%) | Cholesterol: 189 mg (63%) | Sodium: 670 mg (29%) | Fiber: 11 g (46%)