Mexican Huevos Motuleños

    Mexican Huevos Motuleños

    A vibrant breakfast from the Yucatán featuring fried eggs served on crispy tortillas with black beans, ham, peas, and a spicy tomato sauce.

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    40 minsMedium2 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    520

    Calories

    26g

    Protein

    58g

    Carbs

    22g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 4Corn tortillas
    • 4Large eggs
    • 1 cupRefried black beans
    • 1/2 cupDiced ham
    • 1/4 cupCooked green peas
    • 1/4 cupCrumbled cotija cheese
    • 4Fried plantain slices
    • 1 cupTomato-habanero sauce

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Lightly fry the tortillas in a pan until slightly crisp and spread a thick layer of warm refried beans on each.

    2. 2

      In the same pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.

    3. 3

      Place one egg on each bean-covered tortilla.

    4. 4

      Smother the eggs with warm tomato sauce, then sprinkle with ham, peas, and cotija cheese.

    5. 5

      Garnish with fried plantains on the side and serve immediately.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 2Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories520

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 22g28%
    Saturated Fat 9.9g50%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 185mg62%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 58g21%
    Dietary Fiber 12g43%
    Sugars 8.7g
    Protein 26g52%
    Vitamin A 500 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 220 mgIron 1.2 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Mexican Huevos Motuleños

    • • Prepare ingredients the night before for a quicker morning routine.
    • • Use room-temperature eggs for more even cooking and better volume.
    • • Grate cheese fresh rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.

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