Mexican Inspired Breakfast: Huevos Motuleños aka Eggs on Tortillas with Black Beans and 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.

Fry plantains in bacon fat until cooked and crispy, then drain on paper towel.

Toast corn tortillas in the same pan until warm.

Blend canned tomatoes, red onion, and garlic until smooth.

Cook blended tomato mixture in the pan until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Add refried black beans to the pan with 1/4 cup of water, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring until heated through.

Toast sliced ham in the hot pan until crispy.

Fry one egg in the pan, basting the whites until set and yolk is barely cooked.

Assemble the dish by smearing black beans and peas on the tortilla, adding plantains, ham, and hot sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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