Kickstart your day with a hearty and flavorful vegetarian twist on the classic huevos rancheros. This delectable casserole combines wholesome ingredients and bold Mexican flavors to create a satisfying and protein-packed breakfast or brunch dish. Featuring layers of soft scrambled tofu, roasted peppers and onions, black beans, corn, and a zesty tomato salsa, all topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, this casserole is a symphony of textures and tastes. Accompanying this main recipe are variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegan version that swaps tofu for tempeh and uses a plant-based cheese alternative. For those who love a spicy kick, a spicy salsa recipe is also included. Additionally, a detailed guide on making your own homemade corn tortillas is provided, allowing you to enjoy the entire meal from scratch. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this vibrant and delicious vegetarian huevos rancheros casserole and its accompanying recipes.
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HUEVOS RANCHEROS
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the refried beans in a small pot or skillet and heat over medium heat until hot.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Carefully crack the eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper and cook until the yolks are done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes for sunny-side up eggs with still-runny yolks.
- To serve, set up 4 plates. Spoon refried beans onto the bottom of each plate and top with a broken taco shell to form a circle. Top each with a cooked egg and avocado, then season with salt. Add some pico de gallo and cilantro. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
HUEVOS RANCHEROS BRUNCH CASSEROLE WITH HAM AND CHEESE
This casserole layers corn tortillas, black beans, ham, cheese, and eggs for a delicious brunch inspired by huevos rancheros. Drizzle with hot sauce, if desired.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Casserole Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tortillas, one at a time, until golden and lightly crisp, about 30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Add ham to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer ham with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in the skillet. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent. Add beans and green chiles; cook, stirring and partially mashing, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish liberally with cooking spray. Place tortillas in a single layer on the bottom. Sprinkle ham and cheese over the tortillas. Top evenly with the black bean mixture and pico de gallo. Form 6 shallow wells in the pico layer; crack an egg into each well.
- Bake in the preheated oven until egg whites are just set and yolks are runny, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with avocado and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 223.2 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1786.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
VEGETARIAN HUEVOS RANCHEROS CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 Saute onions, garlic, peppers and tomato, season to liking. Add black beans Scramble eggs and add to onion, pepper mixture. spray baking dish with cooking spray spread tomatillo sauce on bottom of pan. Place 2 tortillas on bottom, spread egg, beans, pepper mixture over tortillas. Cover with cheese (to your liking) and spread with more tomatillo sauce, cover with 2 tortillas, enchilada sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
HUEVOS RANCHEROS CASSEROLE
This is one of those great breakfast casseroles you can prepare the night before and just pop in the oven the next morning.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 8 inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place 4 tortillas in bottom of dish, overlapping as necessary, about 1/2 to 1 inch up sides of dish. Cut the last tortilla in half, and then into strips.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over tortillas in dish. Top with chorizo, chiles and 1/2 cup cheese.
- Arrange tortilla strips over cheese.
- In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, oregano and red pepper; beat well. Pour over mixture in baking dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese; press lightly into egg mixture.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350. Bake covered casserole 30 minutes.
- Uncover, bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 247.3, Sodium 710.6, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24.6
Tips:
- Use ripe avocados: Ripe avocados will be easier to mash and will have a creamier texture.
- Season the avocado mixture well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt, pepper, and lime juice to the avocado mixture. This will help to brighten the flavors and make the dish more flavorful.
- Use a good quality salsa: The salsa is a key component of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a salsa that is made with fresh ingredients and has a good balance of flavors.
- Don't overcook the eggs: The eggs should be cooked until they are just set, but not overcooked. Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery.
- Serve immediately: Huevos rancheros is best served immediately after it is made. This will ensure that the eggs are still hot and the avocado mixture is still fresh.
Conclusion:
Huevos rancheros is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is a great way to use up leftover tortillas and salsa, and it is also a good source of protein and vegetables. This vegetarian version of huevos rancheros is just as delicious as the traditional version, and it is a great option for those who are looking for a meatless meal.
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