What's For Brinner? Huevos Rancheros

What is better than a little breakfast for dinner? Almost nothing. Huevos rancheros is a breakfast-y dish that I love to make. It is super-easy and very satisfying.

Serves: 

2

Ingredients:

• 1 can of black beans
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 4 tablespoons of the salsa of your choice (we have been devouring tomatillo salsa lately)
• 2-3 whole wheat tortillas
• 1 diced tomato
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese (I prefer sharp white cheddar)
• 4-5 eggs
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1/2 of an avocado
• Fat-free sour cream

Cooking:

1. Rinse and drain your black beans and place in a small saucepan. Add the cumin and chili powder and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally. The beans should begin to partially mash as they are cooked and stirred.

2. Coat a frying pan with cooking spray and warm over med heat. When the pan is hot, crack your eggs and cook to your preference. I prefer over-medium eggs- whites are cooked, but the yolk has a thick, yet runny consistency.

3. While your eggs are frying, do a little multi-tasking and heat the tortillas either in another frying pan, the microwave, or oven. Spread some of your cheese on around each tortilla, then add a big scoop of beans, also spreading it around. Add divide your salsa over each tortilla.

4. Put the eggs on top of the beans, cheese, and salsa. Top with tomato, avocado slices, green onions and cilantro. I tiny sprinkle of cheese just over the eggs is also nice. And, of course, a little spoonful of fat-free sour cream.

5. Easy, right? If you want to stay clean during this meal, use a knife and fork to cut the tortilla. If not, fold it and prepare to lick your fingers. Enjoy!

Variations:

• I always sprinkle a little lime juice over the top of mine. Yum.
• Using the avocado to make guacamole, is also an option. I love avocado plain so I opt for just slices.
• This can easily be turned into a breakfast burrito if you buy larger burrito tortillas and take the time to wrap them up.
• Re-fried beans replace the black beans nicely, as well.
• Try different salsas and cheeses. Or throw some chiles on top!

Let me know how your brinner is! I'd love to hear your version!

-Carly