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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
6 corn tortillas
4 large eggs
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup cooked ham, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeño, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup peas
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 ripe plantain, sliced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Fry corn tortillas in olive oil until crispy.

2

Prepare tomato sauce by boiling tomatoes until soft, then blend with onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and salt.

3

Fry eggs until whites are set but yolks are runny.

4

Spread a layer of refried black beans on each fried tortilla.

5

Top with a fried egg and spoon over the tomato sauce.

6

Add sliced ham on top of the egg and sauce.

7

Cook frozen peas and add them on top.

8

Sprinkle queso fresco on top.

9

Fry ripe plantain until golden and place on top of the dish.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Motul-style eggs
Local Name: Huevos Motuleños

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