Skinny Huevos Rancheros

By Pattywak

Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican dish consisting of fried eggs covered with salsa, beans and cheese all served on a fried tortilla. It’s a menu favorite at diners, sit-down restaurants and fast food joints throughout the western states. What makes ours skinny is using egg whites scrambled instead of fried, a small amount of reduced-fat cheese and not frying the tortillas. Most of the ingredients you might already have on hand. The skinny on our tasty fiber-rich breakfast is 289 calories and 7 grams of fat. Carl’s Jr makes a Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito which has 660 calories and 34 grams of fat. Try ours this weekend for breakfast or brunch. You’ll love it…

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Smart Balance Light, Benecol Light or reduced-fat butter
• 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
• 1 cup (8) egg whites
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup salsa, we like Pace Chunky (medium heat) or your favorite salsa
• 4 -Mission Yellow Corn Tortillas-Extra Thin (40 calories each) or your favorite corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup Sargento Reduced-Fat 4 Cheese Mexican cheese or reduced-fat cheddar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium nonstick pan, melt the spread or butter. Add the scallions and sauté for about a minute, until soft. Pour in the egg whites, tomatoes, beans and salsa. Cook on medium-high heat stirring with a rubber spatula until eggs are done.

2. Place on each plate 2 thin tortillas. Divide and place the egg mixture on top of the tortillas.

3. Top each with 2 tablespoons of cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

4. Serve at once with extra salsa on the side.




Food Facts

The name, Huevos Rancheros is Spanish and means ‘rancher’s eggs’.


Serving Tip

Add melon slices or fresh berries on the side to serve with this dish. If you’re looking for a cocktail to serve with Huevos Rancheros, try our recipe for