Best Huevos Rancheros Recipe (with a Twist)

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole grain tortillas provide more fiber, while store-brand options can be more budget-friendly.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are nutritious, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

Dice half a red onion finely.

Add olive oil into a pot and sauté the red onion until softened but not too soft.

Add a tin of chopped tomatoes to the pot.

Add a pinch of sugar to reduce acidity.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of mild chili powder and a handful of chopped jalapeño chilies.

Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the sauce thickens.

Chop a beef tomato into cubes and add it to the sauce along with fresh coriander.

For guacamole, scoop out the flesh of 2 ripe avocados into a bowl.

Add a sprinkle of chopped beef tomato and finely diced red onion to the avocado.

Squeeze juice from 1 lime into the bowl.

Mash the mixture with a fork for a chunky texture, then add chopped coriander, salt, and pepper.

Warm the soft tortillas in the oven for a couple of minutes and cut them into quarters.

Layer the guacamole and salsa on the tortillas on a plate, stacking them like a club sandwich.

Top with a poached egg and garnish with fresh coriander.

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