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Receta de Huevos motuleños - Enrique Fleischmann

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Huevos Motuleños

Cultural Context

Huevos Motuleños originated in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, named after the town of Motul. This vibrant dish showcases the region's rich culinary traditions, combining local ingredients like corn tortillas and black beans with eggs and tomato sauce. It is often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch, reflecting the Yucatán's blend of Mayan and Spanish influences. Today, Huevos Motuleños can be found in many Mexican restaurants and has inspired variations across the globe, celebrated for its hearty and flavorful profile.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 plátano macho
olive oil
onion
black beans
cooked ham
2 eggs
cheese

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

cooked ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham is leaner and often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic creaminess at a lower cost.

1

Slice half a plátano macho into rounds and remove the skin.

2

Fry the plátano macho slices in hot oil until cooked through, not too hot.

3

In a separate small pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and add chopped onion, cooking until softened.

4

Add black beans to the onion and mix well, seasoning with a little salt.

5

Fry two eggs in the same pan used for the plátano macho, being careful.

6

Prepare tortillas by placing one on the bottom and another on top, then set aside.

7

Spread black beans on the tortillas and place the fried eggs on top.

8

Spoon over tomato sauce that was heated in the microwave for one minute.

9

Add cooked ham on top of the eggs and beans.

10

Sprinkle grated cheese over the dish and finish with a pinch of salt.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

small frying pancutting boardmicrowave

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Motul-style eggs
Local Name: Huevos Motuleños

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