HUEVOS RANCHEROS | Chorizo Refried Beans Recipe | MEXICAN BREAKFAST

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.

Fry the corn tortillas in oil until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Remove tortillas and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.

In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and jalapeño until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, salt, and cook until tomatoes break down, about 5-7 minutes.

In a separate pan, fry eggs sunny-side up until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3-4 minutes.

To assemble, place a tortilla on each plate, top with black beans, a fried egg, and the tomato mixture.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice.

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