How to make Huevos Rancheros | Mexican Eggs

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories while pinto beans are often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and banana peppers are often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess while sour cream is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and jalapeno; sauté until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomato, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until tomatoes break down.

Add tomato sauce and water or vegetable broth; simmer until combined.

Fry eggs over easy or sunny side up in a separate pan.

To serve, place eggs on a plate and top with the tomato mixture and chopped cilantro.

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