Recipe – Huevos Rancheros

As the school year winds down and we head into summer, we’re sharing one last recipe to inspire your breakfast table. Huevos rancheros is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that’s quick to prepare and easy to adapt with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Made with eggs, salsa and warm tortillas, it’s a fun and flavourful option that is sure to be a hit with students. 

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs  

• 4 corn or whole wheat tortillas 

• 1 c. (250 ml) homemade or canned refried beans 

• 1 c. (250 ml) homemade or store-bought salsa 

• Salt and pepper to taste  

• Queso fresco or mozzarella cheese and cilantro for garnish (optional) 

Preparation
  

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and lightly cook the tortillas. Pat dry excess oil with a cloth and set tortillas aside on a plate.  

1. Heat the refried beans in a pan and spread the desired amount on the tortillas.  

1. Cook eggs sunny side up to desired doneness. Place on tortillas covered with beans.  

1. Top with salsa, queso fresco or mozzarella and fresh cilantro if desired.  

Adapted from https://www.mylatinatable.com/best-huevos-rancheros/.