Huevos Rancheros in Tortilla Cups

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Huevos Rancheros in Tortilla Cups
50 min.
6
539kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your breakfast game? These delightful Huevos Rancheros in Tortilla Cups are a whimsical twist on the classic Mexican dish, perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy morning meal. Imagine warm, flavorful corn tortillas forming a crispy cup that cradles a perfectly baked egg, all while being enveloped in a medley of seasoned pinto beans, smothered with luscious Monterey Jack cheese, and topped with refreshing pico de gallo.

Not only is this dish a feast for the eyes, but it’s also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it accessible for a variety of dietary preferences. Each bite bursts with flavor, thanks to the kick of chipotle hot sauce and the aromatic freshness of cilantro. Plus, the preparation is wonderfully straightforward—you’ll have these vibrant tortilla cups ready in just 50 minutes, making them a fantastic option for impressing friends and family without hours spent in the kitchen.

Whether you’re indulging in a lazy Sunday brunch or looking for something unique to serve at your next gathering, these Huevos Rancheros in Tortilla Cups will surely be a hit. Gather your ingredients and get ready to savor a delicious and satisfying dish that brings a taste of Mexico right to your table!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce black beans drained canned
  • 2-inch diameter corn tortillas 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.7 cup cilantro leaves fresh divided chopped
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoons bottled chipotle hot sauce 
  • 0.8 cup monterrey jack cheese grated
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • cup purchased pico de gallo 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Brush six 10-ouncecustard cups with 1 tablespoon oil. Stacktortillas; microwave uncovered until warmand flexible, about 25 seconds. Gently press1 tortilla into each cup.
  3. Brush tortillas with2 tablespoons oil.
  4. Place pinto beans, remaining1 tablespoon oil, 1/3 cup chopped cilantro,and cumin in small bowl; mash coarsely withfork. Spoon bean mixture into bottom oftortilla cups, spreading and dividing evenly.Crack 1 egg into each tortilla cup atopbeans.
  5. Sprinkle each with grated Monterey
  6. Jack cheese, covering egg completely.
  7. Bakeuncovered until egg yolks are firm to touchand whites are set, about 27 minutes (yolkswill still be soft inside).
  8. Meanwhile, mix pico de gallo, 1/3 cupcilantro, and hot sauce in small bowl. Usinglarge spoon, lift tortilla cups from dishes;transfer to plates. Top eggs with pico de galloand serve immediately.
  9. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories539kcal
Protein14.9%
Fat35.59%
Carbs49.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.08
Glycemic Load
22.09
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.406086859496%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:539.08kcal
26.95%
Fat:21.91g
33.71%
Saturated Fat:6.13g
38.29%
Carbohydrates:68.59g
22.86%
Net Carbohydrates:56.43g
20.52%
Sugar:4.84g
5.38%
Cholesterol:198.57mg
66.19%
Sodium:781.78mg
33.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.64g
41.27%
Phosphorus:598.88mg
59.89%
Fiber:12.16g
48.64%
Selenium:25.31µg
36.15%
Magnesium:118.45mg
29.61%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.58%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.34%
Calcium:255.01mg
25.5%
Iron:4.04mg
22.43%
Zinc:2.97mg
19.81%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.55%
Folate:76.19µg
19.05%
Copper:0.36mg
17.97%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.48%
Vitamin E:2.28mg
15.21%
Potassium:528.01mg
15.09%
Vitamin A:687.46IU
13.75%
Vitamin B3:2.24mg
11.19%
Vitamin K:11.68µg
11.13%
Vitamin B5:1.06mg
10.62%
Vitamin B12:0.56µg
9.37%
Vitamin D:1.08µg
7.23%
Vitamin C:5.57mg
6.75%
Source:Epicurious