Huevos Rancheros, the Mexican brunch with eggs, refried beans and salsa

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.

Prepare the refried beans by cooking kidney or pinto beans with red onion, garlic, chilli, and lard until soft.

Make the salsa by combining tinned plum tomatoes, fresh plum tomatoes, red onion, garlic, chilli, oregano, and olive oil in a pan and cooking until heated through.

In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up.

Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet until pliable.

Assemble the dish by layering the tortillas, refried beans, and fried eggs, and topping with salsa.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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