Would you look at that? I’m eating fried eggs now. I’ve been eating huevos rancheros with scrambled eggs (sacrilege!) for years, but I’m moving on to fried eggs now.
A plate of huevos rancheros is my go-to meal for a substantial, savory vegetarian meal with lots of protein. This fun variation on the classic features a creamy avocado sauce and refried black beans.
You’ll see that I took a shortcut by using jarred salsa verde instead of homemade. I don’t have a problem with store-bought salsas and besides, tomatillos aren’t in season anyway.
If you want to make the recipe even quicker, skip the additional ingredients in the avocado salsa verde. You’ll miss out on some fresh flavor, though. You could also choose to serve the avocado sauce at room temperature instead of warming it. I’m just kind of particular about food temperatures.
Lastly, I’ll be the first to admit that this dish is not the most beautiful dish on the blog, but I try not to discriminate based on appearances. I hope to distract you from the green goo with some cute pics of my dog, Cookie. Is it working?
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Huevos Rancheros with Avocado Salsa Verde
This huevos rancheros recipe features spicy black beans and fresh, creamy avocado salsa verde. It’s a delicious, hearty and healthy breakfast that makes a great dinner, too! This is a meatless recipe that vegetarians and meat eaters can agree on.
Avocado Salsa Verde
Assembly
- Make the avocado salsa verde: In a food processor, combine the salsa verde, avocado, cilantro, ½ of the jalapeño, garlic clove and the juice of ½ lime. Purée the salsa until it is super creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary. Transfer the salsa verde to a small saucepan and gently warm it over medium-low heat, stirring often (or transfer the salsa to a bowl and warm it in the microwave). Don’t overheat this stuff! Cover the salsa until you’re ready to serve.
- Cook the eggs: However you’d like ’em. I fried mine but I won’t judge if you scramble yours. Top with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas: Directly over a medium-low gas burner flame or in a pan, flipping until warmed through.
- Assemble the huevos rancheros: On each plate, top tortilla(s) with black beans, avocado sauce and egg(s). Garnish with crumbled feta, cilantro, chopped radishes and jalapeño. Serve with a bottle of hot sauce on the side.
Notes
Make it gluten free: Use certified gluten-free/100 percent corn tortillas for a gluten-free meal.
Make it dairy free: Omit the feta and substitute pickled jalapeño for the fresh to make up for feta’s salty punch.
Nutrition
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