Huevos Rancheros Tostadas
These huevos rancheros tostadas are full of fresh flavors that make them the perfect breakfast (plus, they’re gluten free!) Fried corn tortillas are topped with fried eggs and smothered in a fresh tomato salsa. Finish with with cilantro, avocado and queso fresco!
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
Ranchero Salsa
- 3 roma tomatoes (11.7oz by weight)
- 1/4 medium white onion (2.5oz by weight)
- 1/2 serrano pepper (5g by weight)
- 3 large cloves of garlic, peeled (13g by weight)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Knorr chicken bouillon
Fried Corn Tortillas
- 4 tablespoon canola oil (any vegetable oil works)
- 8 corn tortillas
Fried Eggs
- canola oil, as needed (any vegetable oil works)
- 8 large eggs
Toppings (Optional)
- 4 ounces queso fresco
- 1 medium avocado
- cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Make the Ranchero Salsa
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add tomatoes, onion, garlic and serrano pepper.
- Char the vegetables for about 5 minutes, turning once.
- Transfer charred ingredients to a blender, add salt, cumin, knorr chicken bouillon, and blend until everything is incorporated and salsa is smooth.
- Return salsa to skillet and cook for a minute until the salsa goes from a light to a deep red color. Set aside.
Fry the Tortillas
- place paper towels on a large plate. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the corn tortillas one at a time, cooking for 15-30 seconds on each side until they're golden.
- Drain the excess oil off the tortillas by placing on the plate with paper towels. Set aside.
Cook the Eggs
- Cook the eggs to your liking. If frying, add a tablespoon or so of vegetable oil to a large skillet, and add the egg. Flip and cook until the yolk is as runny as you'd like.
Assemble the Huevos Rancheros Tostadas
- Take one corn tortillas and drizzle a tablespoon of salsa over it.
- Add one fried egg and drizzle with one more tablespoon of salsa.
- Top with cilantro, avocado and queso fresco. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Note that one serving is one tostada.
- Avoid soggy huevos rancheros tostadas: don’t skip frying the tortillas! Not only do fried tortillas add better flavor, it helps the dish from getting soggy.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the chicken bouillon and add a pinch more salt, to taste.
- The salsa can be stored in an airtight mason jar and kept in the fridge for about 5 days.
- You can add chorizo to the huevos rancheros, or refried black beans.