Quick Huevos Rancheros
Fried eggs served on tortillas with warm salsa, a hearty Mexican breakfast favorite.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 4 Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1/2 cup Black beans(optional)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 Avocado(optional)
- 2 tbsp Cilantro(optional)
- 1/4 cup Queso fresco(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
Warm the salsa in a small saucepan over low heat (2 minutes), or microwave for 1 minute. If using black beans, add them to warm through.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tortillas one at a time for about 20 seconds per side until slightly crisp and pliable. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
In the same skillet, add remaining oil and crack in the eggs. Fry for 2-3 minutes until whites are set and yolks are still runny. Season with salt.
- 4
Place two tortillas slightly overlapping on each plate. Top each with a fried egg.
- 5
Spoon the warm salsa (and beans, if using) over the eggs. Garnish with sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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