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April 8, 2020 Updated September 15, 2020 By Rebecca Breakfast

Healthy Huevos Rancheros

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huevos rancheros with tomatoes on top
Easy Huevos Rancheros step by step ingredient progression

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.

tortilla with refried beans, a fried egg, and cheese on top

[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?

flour tortilla in a frying pan

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.

sunny side up egg in frying pan

Heat small saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1/2 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.

small tortilla with black beans on a white plate

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.

sunny side up egg with salsa on a white plate

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?

huevos rancheros with tomatoes on top

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!

tortilla with refried beans, a fried egg, and cheese on top
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Easy Huevos Rancheros

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.
Course Breakfast, Brunch, dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 person
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • Small fry pan

Ingredients

  • 1 small corn or flour tortilla
  • 1/4 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 1/2 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 1/4 c beans on tortilla. Place cooked egg on top of beans, then add 1-2 tbsp salsa. Enjoy immediately.

Video

Easy Pantry Huevos Rancheros

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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  1. [email protected] Something Healthy says

    August 13, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    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 ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      August 15, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      yay! let me know how they go

      Reply
  2. Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says

    August 14, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Love this! Huevos are one of my favorite meals, definitely trying this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      August 15, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      mine too! they’re so easy and can be so delicious!

      Reply
  3. Farrah says

    August 21, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    I love how simple this is, and hoorayyy for having all the ingredients to make em’! :D! Can’t wait to try this out!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      August 22, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      thanks Farrah! and, I know, right?! all the easy recipes w/ foods on hand

      Reply
  4. Christina says

    October 3, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    YES to all the breakfast food!!! I like that you made this a simple version for an easy meal.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 3, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      thanks! and yes to ALL the breakfast food

      Reply
  5. Abbey Sharp says

    October 3, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    One of my fav brunch items, but I’ve never made it homemade, so I’m gonna try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 3, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      do it, theyre so easy

      Reply
  6. GiGi Eats says

    October 3, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      haha yes eggs on eggs on eggs! sounds delish

      Reply
  7. Carmyy says

    October 3, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    I’ve eaten huevos rancheros but never tried to make my own!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 4, 2017 at 6:46 am

      try it! these are as easy as they are delicious

      Reply
  8. Kalee says

    October 4, 2017 at 8:37 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:17 pm

      me too! easy recipes are life! thanks Kalee

      Reply
  9. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    October 4, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    Yum! I love hueveos rancheros!! I can’t wait to try this recipe…Pinned!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      aren’t they the best?!! let me know how they go

      Reply
  10. Kelley Simmons says

    April 21, 2020 at 10:19 am

    5 stars
    I love huevos rancheros especially when they are made healthier!! Can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 21, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  11. Lola Osinkolu | Chef Lola's Kitchen says

    November 14, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    Such a motivation to wakeup on lazy days!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 14, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      totally!

      Reply

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