Huevos Rancheros with Black Bean Puree Recipe

Name: Huevos Rancheros with Black Bean Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 medium jalapeno, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; Pinch salt; 2 (12-inch) flour tortillas; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 8 eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar; 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; Sour cream, for garnish; Special equipment: 4 (4 by 2-inch) ramekins

Servings: persons

2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium jalapeno, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch salt
2 (12-inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon melted butter
8 eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Sour cream, for garnish
Special equipment: 4 (4 by 2-inch) ramekins

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
For the Salsa: In a small bowl mix together, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, juice, olive oil, hot sauce, and cilantro.
3
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4
For the Black Bean Puree: In a food processer, blend all ingredients together until smooth.
5
To assemble: Stack tortillas on a cutting board.
6
Using the bottom of the ramekin as a guide, cut 8 circles out of the tortillas.
7
Spread the bean puree evenly on 1 side of each tortilla round.
8
Place a round in each ramekin, bean side up.
9
Crack 2 eggs into each of the 4 ramekins, followed by 1/4 cup of salsa, and 1 tablespoon each of Cheddar and jack.
10
Cover with another tortilla round, bean side down.
11
Do not jam the dishes with too much.
12
The eggs will expand during cooking and overflow.
13
Brush tops of each tortilla with butter and bake on a sheet tray for 35 minutes.
14
Top with remaining cheese during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
15
Cheese should be melted and golden on top.
16
To serve, top with sour cream and salsa.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 medium jalapeno, chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, Huevos Rancheros with Black Bean Puree falls under the General 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.

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Huevos Rancheros with Black Bean Puree

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