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Huevos Rancheros

Updated: Sep 14, 2021 · Published: May 27, 2015 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 118 Comments

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A flavour packed Mexican breakfast recipe that will keep you full right up to lunch. This Huevos Rancheros recipe is an easy and healthy vegetarian breakfast dish that is ready in just 5 minutes.

Huevos Rancheros on a marble surface with a bowl of salsa and half an avocado.

This isn't necessarily an authentic huevos rancheros recipe, so we have included some non-traditional accompaniments too, including cheese, sour cream and lettuce. This is a protein packed breakfast thanks to the eggs and beans, with a whole lots of flavour.

If you are looking for some more egg recipes, then why not try our protein packed Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese, perfect Dippy Eggs recipe, easy Air Fryer Boiled Eggs, comforting Oven Egg and Chips or super quick Microwave Fried Eggs?

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  • What Is Huevos Rancheros?
  • Why You Will Love It
  • Huevos Rancheros Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How To Make Huevos Rancheros - Step By Step
  • How To Make Refried Beans
  • What To Serve With Huevos Rancheros
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Mexican Recipes
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What Is Huevos Rancheros?

Huevos Rancheros translates to "Rancher's Eggs" and is a traditional Mexican breakfast. The basic dish consists of fried eggs served on lightly fried or charred tortillas, topped with a tomato salsa. Common accompaniments are refried beans, rice, guacamole or sliced avocado.

Why You Will Love It

  • Quick - These Mexican eggs are ready in 5 minutes.
  • Something different for breakfast - If you are bored of having eggs the same way all the time, then this is something a bit different.
  • Low in calories - Less than 300 calories per serving, and really filling.
  • Easy to adapt - There are lots of ways to adapt this with different toppings.

Huevos Rancheros Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe each with a text overlay label.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Eggs - Use fresh eggs for best results. We always choose high welfare eggs.
  • Tortilla wraps - We use flour tortillas, as they are more flexible. But corn tortillas would still work.
  • Refried beans - You could make your own, but we used a really good quality can. You can also use whole cooked black beans instead.
  • Salsa - We have provided the recipe for our homemade salsa, however you could save yourself some time and use a good quality store bought one.
  • Avocado - Make sure your avocado is ripe (but not too ripe) for the best flavour.
  • Cheese - We used mature cheddar, as it has a strong flavour. But you could use Monterey jack instead.

Variations

Here are some suggestions for traditional (and non-traditional), ways to make huevos rancheros:

  • Base: Use corn or flour tortillas and warm each one on both sides in a dry frying pan or skillet. You could use our Wholewheat Tortilla Wrap recipe, or even our Easy Flatbreads.
  • Beans: Refried beans are the way to go in Huevos Rancheros, because they spread easily. You can use store bought or see below for instructions of how to make them.
  • Salsa: The choice of salsa varies depending on how spicy you want to start your day. Again, you can use store bought, or use either our Pico de Gallo (mild), Restaurant Style Salsa (medium) or Salsa Picante (hot).
  • Eggs: The fresher, the better. Fresh eggs hold together better and they also taste better. With eggs, you do get what you pay for, so make sure you use a good quality, free-range egg. They should be cooked so that the yolk is still runny. You could try our Microwave Fried Eggs too.
  • Extras: Add some grated cheddar or crumbled feta. Slices of avocado or some of our Ultimate Guacamole always go well. Or maybe even some Spanish Rice. Make it more indulgent by adding some cooked chorizo.

How To Make Huevos Rancheros - Step By Step

A frying pan with two fried eggs in it.
  1. Step 1: Add the oil to a pan and then crack in 2 eggs. Cook for 3 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
A frying pan with a flour tortilla being heated in it.
  1. Step 2: Heat a separate dry pan and heat each tortilla on both sides.
A tortilla wrap with refried beans spread over it.
  1. Step 3: Spread a tablespoon of refried beans on to each tortilla.
A flour tortilla spread with refried beans and a fried egg and salsa on top.
  1. Step 4: Add the egg and then top with salsa.
  1. Step 5: Add and extra toppings you like.

How To Make Refried Beans

  1. Cook a finely chopped onion until it has softened.
  2. Add garlic powder, chilli powder and cumin. Mix well. Add a can of drained pinto beans and 120ml (0.5 cup) of water. Stir and cover. Leave for 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and remove the lid. Using a potato masher, mash the beans, until you are happy with the consistency. Continue to cook the beans, uncovered for another 3 minutes. Stir regularly.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in chopped coriander (cilantro) and juice of a lime.
A fried egg with a the yolk running into some salsa and refried beans.

What To Serve With Huevos Rancheros

This is a nice filling start to your day, so nothing else is really needed. You could of course eat this for lunch (or dinner), so if you want to make it into a larger meal, try some of the following with it:

  • Spanish Rice
  • Roasted Mushrooms
  • Sweetcorn Salsa
  • Grilled Corn
  • Mexican Coleslaw
  • Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
  • Sweet Potato Salad
  • Broccoli Salad

Storage

Huervos Rancheros is such a quick meal to rustle up (providing you have the salsa and beans already made), that you won't need to store it. Once made, it really should be enjoyed immediately.

Extra Tips

  • You don't have to use a fried egg - scrambled or poached egg work just as well.
  • You can use store bought refried beans or make your own using the method above.
  • Either flour, wholewheat or corn tortillas will work.
  • We used grated cheddar for this, but crumbled feta also works really well.
Huevos Rancheros with cheese and sliced avocado in front of another portion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make gluten free huevos rancheros?

The only thing not gluten free in this recipe is the flour tortilla. Simply swap for a corn tortilla and you will have yourself gluten free huevos rancheros.

Does huevos rancheros have meat?

Traditionally, huevos rancheros is a vegetarian breakfast, but there is nothing to stop you from adding meat if you wanted. Add some chopped bacon, chopped chorizo, shredded chicken or pulled pork to make this into a more filling meal. Not a meat eater? Add some mushrooms, grilled halloumi, tofu or extra beans.

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Recipe

Huevos Rancheros next to an avocado half and bowl of salsa

Huevos Rancheros

By: Dannii Martin
This Huevos Rancheros is an easy and healthy vegetarian breakfast dish that is ready in under 5 minutes.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Cook: 3 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 293kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tortilla wraps
  • 2 tablespoon Refried beans
  • 4 tablespoon Salsa
  • 0.5 Avocado - sliced (optional)
  • 20 g (0.25 cups) Cheese - grated (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and then crack in 2 Eggs. Cook for 3 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
  • Heat a separate dry pan and heat 2 Tortilla wraps on both sides.
  • Spread a tablespoon of 2 tablespoon Refried beans on to each tortilla.
  • Add the egg and then top with 4 tablespoon Salsa.
  • Add 0.5 Avocado, 20 g Cheese and any extra toppings you like. 

Recipe Tips

  • You don't have to use a fried egg - our microwaved scrambled eggs or perfect poached egg work just as well.
  • You can use store bought refried beans or make your own using the method above.
  • Either flour, wholewheat or corn tortillas will work.
  • We used grated cheddar for this, but crumbled feta also works really well.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 584IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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  1. Diane says

    October 20, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    A really tasty recipe!

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