Huevos rancheros are the most perfect vegetarian meal. There, I said it. Huevos rancheros (or rancher’s eggs) are a typical breakfast served at Mexican farms, featuring corn tortillas and fried eggs topped with plenty of warmed salsa. They’re the answer any time I’m craving extra protein or a super hearty, quick meal. I can’t resist them on a brunch menu, either. I’ve been perfecting my huevos rancheros at home, so I’m excited to share this recipe with you!
Beans are often a component, and I bulk up my version with lighter “refried” black beans. Then, I coax extra flavor out of my fried eggs by cooking them in a generous drizzle of olive oil, which produces irresistibly crisp edges. When tomatoes are in season, I top my huevos with pico de gallo in addition to salsa, for extra-fresh flavor. It’s definitely worth the effort if you have access to great tomatoes.
Watch How to Make Huevos Rancheros
Usually, I whip up huevos rancheros when it’s just me and my dog, Cookie, at home. This time, we had company in the form of a cool new product called Google Home. I’m always looking to simplify and streamline my life and work, so I was excited when Google asked me to try it out. Google Home is my new kitchen assistant, basically. It’s a small, sleek speaker that responds with an impressively human-like voice every time I say, “Ok Google,” or “Hey Google.” I can ask Google Home to set a timer (or multiple timers) for me—is it just me, or are your hands always messy when you go to set a timer? I can ask it to add ingredients to my shopping list, or to walk me through a recipe. “Hey Google, let’s make banana bread.” When cooking questions come up, I just ask for the answer. “Hey Google, how many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup?” My new assistant is gracious and on-call 24/7. It will turn down the temperature of my home, via my Nest thermostat, and play music on command. I can ask it for tomorrow’s forecast and itinerary as I’m making dinner. I’m only beginning to learn its many uses, but it’s already a game changer. Instead of opening up tabs and apps to get something done, I just ask out loud. The future is now! I’ll be showing off my new Google Home on Instagram Stories today if you’d like to see what I’m talking about (we’re @cookieandkate), and you can get one here.
Please let me know how this recipe turns out for you in the comments! I’m always so eager for your feedback. Craving more hearty eggs dishes with Mexican flavors? Check out these recipes on Cookie and Kate:
Austin-Style Migas Breakfast Quesadillas Simple Breakfast Tostadas Chilaquiles Rojos or Chilaquiles Verdes Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
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