On lazy weekend mornings, I like to make breakfasts that look elaborate and special, yet are easy to put together. One of our favorites is huevos rancheros. On some quiet weekend morning, you might want to give it a try.
Note that you can make this meal for just one person, for a couple or a dozen, or even set up an assembly line. The ingredients list is split between what's needed for an individual serving and what you'd use in larger quantities for an army.
Per person:
One tortilla (wheat or corn)
1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 tablespoon of butter
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon of granulated garlic
Variable quantity needed depending on number of people to be served:
Tomato, finely diced (use about 1/4 cup per serving)
Refried pinto beans or black beans (mashed) — use about 1/4 of a can per serving
“Mexican style” shredded cheese (use 1 to 2 ounces, per serving, based on individuals' preferences.
Avocado — ripe, of course (we use about 1/4 of a fruit per serving)
Green onions — finely chopped. (About one green onion per serving)
Salsa, home made or prepared
Black olives, sliced
Fresh cilantro
Sour cream
Wipe a cast-iron skillet with the vegetable oil, coating it lightly. Set it aside.
Heat the beans for a minute or so (microwave OK) until they are warm and easily mashed.
Melt the butter in a separate pan on the stovetop. Mix the eggs thoroughly, adding in the cumin and garlic. Place the egg mixture into the buttered pan and scramble, creating traditional scrambled eggs.
Heat the cast-iron skillet until hot. Quickly place each tortilla individually in the pan, turning, until it is heated and lightly toasted.
Place each tortilla on a plate. Spread the mashed beans over each tortilla in a thin layer. Layer on the diced tomatoes. Add a thin layer of shredded cheese. Place the scrambled eggs atop the cheese. Add avocados, chopped green onions, salsa, and if you like, top with cilantro, black olives and a dollop of sour cream.
Enjoy!
Shannon Beigert is a chef and baker who loves entertaining guests at her Olympia home. If you want to let her know that this recipe worked well for you, send her a note at shannon@theJOLTnews.com
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