These healthy huevos rancheros are the perfect reason to get you out of bed on a lazy morning. They can be thrown together with a few pantry items in just 10 minutes.
[This recipe was originally posted in August 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
How will these healthy huevos rancheros make your life easier?
These huevos rancheros are my favorite quick breakfast (or quick dinner) to make when I have extra tortillas and beans on hand. All you have to do is fry an egg and assemble it!
Here are a couple other super easy breakfast dishes: Microwave Egg Bowl, Easy Yogurt Bowl, and this Triple Berry Chia Pudding.
What makes these huevos rancheros so good?
- Tortilla
- Beans
- Salsa
- Egg
How do I make healthy huevos rancheros?
Turn stove on to medium heat, place large saucepan on heated element, brown tortilla on each side until they get crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Expert Tip: Use corn or flour tortillas. Cut tortillas if they're too big.
Heat small saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add ½ tsp mild oil to small saucepan. Crack an egg into sauce pan, cook until yolk reaches desired doneness. Sprinkle salt and pepper once done.
Expert Tip: For a runny yolk, cook 3-4 minutes, or until white is fully cooked and yolk is wiggly.
While egg is cooking, spread about 1-2 tbsp beans on tortilla. Place cooked egg on top of beans, then add 1-2 tbsp salsa. Enjoy immediately.
Expert Tip: Use refried beans or smashed black beans.
Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes.
Expert Tips
- Use corn or flour tortillas. Cut tortillas if they're too big.
- For a runny yolk, cook 3-4 minutes, or until white is fully cooked and yolk is wiggly.
- Use refried beans or smashed black beans.
- Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes.
FAQ
What food goes well with huevos rancheros?
Top your huevos rancheros with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, or other sauce. You can serve them with rice or more beans.
What does ranchero style mean?
Ranchero style is a piquant style tomato sauce with onions, green chilis, and seasonings according to Wikipedia. Doesn't that sound so good?
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- (all ingredients) Veggie Quesadilla, serve with this Veggie Burrito Bowl with Queso, Black Bean Tacos, or these Breakfast Tacos.
Did you make these healthy huevos rancheros? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!
Easy Huevos Rancheros
Equipment
- Small fry pan
Ingredients
- 1 small corn or flour tortilla
- ¼ cup refried beans
- 1-2 tablespoons salsa
- egg
- cooking spray
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Turn stove on to medium heat, place large saucepan on heated element, brown tortilla on each side until they get crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat small saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add ½ tsp mild oil to small saucepan. Crack an egg into sauce pan, cook until yolk reaches desired doneness. Sprinkle salt and pepper once done.
- While egg is cooking, spread about ¼ c beans on tortilla. Place cooked egg on top of beans, then add 1-2 tbsp salsa. Enjoy immediately.
Video
Notes
- Use corn or flour tortillas. Cut tortillas if they're too big.
- For a runny yolk, cook 3-4 minutes, or until white is fully cooked and yolk is wiggly.
- Use refried beans or smashed black beans.
- Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes.
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Anne@Craving Something Healthy says
This is such a great breakfast idea and I've NEVER made them! I have all of the ingredients so I know what I'm having tomorrow morning 🙂
Rebecca says
yay! let me know how they go
Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says
Love this! Huevos are one of my favorite meals, definitely trying this!
Rebecca says
mine too! they're so easy and can be so delicious!
Farrah says
I love how simple this is, and hoorayyy for having all the ingredients to make em'! :D! Can't wait to try this out!
Rebecca says
thanks Farrah! and, I know, right?! all the easy recipes w/ foods on hand
Christina says
YES to all the breakfast food!!! I like that you made this a simple version for an easy meal.
Rebecca says
thanks! and yes to ALL the breakfast food
Abbey Sharp says
One of my fav brunch items, but I've never made it homemade, so I'm gonna try this recipe!
Rebecca says
do it, theyre so easy
GiGi Eats says
I've actually never had this kind of dish before because I can't have tortillas or beans - however, there are some new tortillas that are grainless that I can eat, I think... or I can make one out of egg - Egg topping egg! haha! Perfect!
Rebecca says
haha yes eggs on eggs on eggs! sounds delish
Carmyy says
I've eaten huevos rancheros but never tried to make my own!
Rebecca says
try it! these are as easy as they are delicious
Kalee says
I love how simple this is, and it looks good! I love easy recipes, and this one is definitely one on my list to try!
Rebecca says
me too! easy recipes are life! thanks Kalee
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says
Yum! I love hueveos rancheros!! I can't wait to try this recipe...Pinned!
Rebecca says
aren't they the best?!! let me know how they go
Kelley Simmons says
I love huevos rancheros especially when they are made healthier!! Can't wait to try this recipe!
Rebecca says
thanks!
Lola Osinkolu | Chef Lola's Kitchen says
Such a motivation to wakeup on lazy days!
Rebecca says
totally!