My version of Huevos Rancheros Mexican ranch-style eggs is using multi-grain sour dough bread with a tomato salsa, feta cheese and garnished with parsley and dill. This is the ultimate healthy and hearty breakfast or brunch to start your day!
When I am craving a hearty, rich in protein meal, I make this delicious vegetarian breakfast. As we know, during the week we are always on the go and looking for a quick easy smoothie, toast or oatmeal breakfast. But whenever I make this, I enjoy every bite!! It is one of the most delicious way to start your day. There are so many components to this breakfast that is so flavourful and nutritious!
Huevos Rancheros, traditional Mexican style consists of tortillas, eggs, tomato-chili sauce, refried beans, rice, avocado or guacamole. You would see this delicious meal served on Mexican rural farms as a large mid-morning breakfast. Whether you make this delicious breakfast the traditional Mexican way, or my way, it has all of the flavours and deliciousness you would certainly enjoy!
What makes this recipe so delicious...
TOMATO SALSA:
- Guacamole: I added my guacamole dip to this recipe, and feel free to use my recipe or one of your own; here is the link to my recipe guacamole dip
- Roma tomato: I recommend using a tomato that has less water content and what we sometimes say, is meaty, meaning it has more flesh
- shallot: has a mild onion flavour
- garlic: is a must for a pungent flavour
- vinegar: for acidity and tang
- sugar: isn’t required but reduces the acidity
- lime juice: for the fresh citrus flavour
- parsley or cilantro can be used, but I prefer parsley
- salt and pepper
EGGS:
- multi-grain sourdough bread: was my choice, however, there are many options or the traditional tortilla
- unsalted butter
- free-range large eggs
- black beans: I used canned, or heat them for a few minutes to soften them before adding them to the plate
- Greek feta
- salt and pepper
- parsley, dill and lime wedges for garnishing
Suggestions when making this recipe:
For this recipe, when I make the salsa I make sure it’s room temperature before adding it so it won’t cool down the eggs. An option is to warm the salsa before adding it, either in a small sauce pot heating it on a medium-low temperature for 3-5 minutes, long enough to heat it through or warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds, give it a good stir. It is personal choice and by heating the tomatoes they will soften.
The black beans I used were canned and after giving them a good rinse, I let them set at room temperature. I prefer the beans to be whole for this recipe, and the traditional way is to cook them.
Ranch-style Eggs with Salsa, Black Beans and Feta
Equipment
- large skillet or fry pan
Ingredients
Tomato salsa:
- 1/2 guacamole, mashed or thinly sliced (I added my guacamole dip to this recipe)
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
- ½ shallot, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp vinegar
- pinch raw fine sugar
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- salt and pepper
Eggs:
- 2 slices multi-grain sourdough bread, toasted
- 2 free-range large eggs
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (option to warm before adding)
- 2 tbsp Greek feta, crumbled
- 1 tbsp parsley for garnishing
- 1 tbsp fresh dill for garnishing
- 2 lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Make guacamole recipe or if slicing, wait just before you add the eggs to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, mix together tomato, shallot, garlic, vinegar, sugar, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Toast bread, and spread 2 tablespoons of the guacamole over each slice, or add slices.
- Heat butter in a large skillet or fry pan, over medium-high heat. Crack each egg in a small bowl, then gently slide the egg into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, and once you see the edges getting crispy, using a spatula to carefully flip over. Cook for about 20-30 seconds, and then flip the egg onto the bread over onto the guacamole.
- Then arrange the salsa, black beans, feta, parsley and dill over each slice of bread. Optional to add the lime wedges. Serve immediately.
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