Healthier Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Name: Healthier Huevos Rancheros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 cup vegetable cocktail or 1 cup tomato juice; 2 (19 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; ½ cup fresh cilantro; 6 eggs; 6 corn tortillas

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup vegetable cocktail or 1 cup tomato juice
2 (19 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro
6 eggs
6 corn tortillas

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, oregano, and cumin until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes, juice, beans, chickpeas, bell pepper, and half of the cilantro, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
5
Pour the mixture into a 1 X 13 baking dish.
6
Break one egg into a small bowl and carefully slide it onto the bean mixture.
7
Repeat with the remaining eggs, spacing them out like cookies on a baking sheet.
8
Cover the dish with foil and bake until the egg whites are set (or longer), about 10 minutes.
9
Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and serve on top of the tortillas.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 medium white onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced, and more.

Yes, Healthier Huevos Rancheros falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthier Huevos Rancheros

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Variations & substitutions

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