I’m always looking for ways to use fresh ingredients to make a quick and flavorful lunch.
And I’m always looking for food that transports me somewhere.
I am a huge fan of huevos rancheros and have been since I first went to Mexico and tasted the magic, comforting mix of beans, tortillas, spicy sauce and egg yolk. The textures and spices are right on and will not leave you hungry.
For lunch, I decided to make my own take on a Huevo Ranchero (hence the single egg) with the ingredients I had on hand, which didn’t include beans.
Here’s how I made mine:
1. Saute an onion and bell pepper (chopped into long, thin slices) in a bit of oil. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin and let cook until softened.
2. Meanwhile, put a corn tortilla in the toaster oven or oven to toast it a bit. While that’s toasting for a few minutes, move your peppers and onions to the side of your pan, add a bit more oil and crack an egg in the pan. Season immediately with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until desired done-ness.
3. Layer the tortilla, vegetables, salsa (if you wish) and top with the fried egg and some cilantro.
Enjoy!
P.S. Avocado or guacamole would be the bomb on top of this!