Huevos Winddancers Recipes

AUTHENTIC HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time until firm, but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain grease.
• Meanwhile, combine the refried beans and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Cover, and cook in the microwave until heated through. When tortillas are done, fry eggs over easy in the skillet. Add more oil if the tortillas have absorbed it all.
• Place tortillas onto plates, and spread a layer of beans on them. Top with cheese, a fried egg, crumbled bacon and if desired, salsa.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Prepare the salsa: Set a grater in a large bowl; grate the tomatoes and onion into the bowl.
• Add the jalapeno, chopped garlic, hot sauce, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Heat a medium skillet over low heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Fry the salsa in the oil until it thickens slightly, 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Add the beans to the same pan along with the smashed garlic, 1/2 cup warm water and a pinch of salt; cook over low heat until warmed through, smashing slightly with a fork.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another skillet. Fry the eggs sunny-side up; season with pepper.
• Place 1 warm tortilla on each plate. Divide the beans among them, then top with a fried egg, some salsa and cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with the remaining salsa.
• Per serving: Calories 360; Fat 19 g (Sat. 6 g; Mono. 9.5 g; Poly. 2 g); Cholesterol 228 mg; Sodium 430 mg; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 16 g

QUICK AND EASY HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Arrange tostada shells on a baking sheet. Spread a layer of refried beans onto each shell; sprinkle each shell with about 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese.
• Combine chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, salsa, and 1 cup cilantro in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until warm, about 5 minutes.
• Put black beans in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until warm, about 1 minute.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook each egg in the melted butter until white is firm and yolk is still together, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully place each cooked egg atop a tostada shell; sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
• Bake tostadas in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
• Place each tostada on a plate; top with salsa mixture and cilantro. Spoon black beans on the side.

HUEVOS REVUELTOS - WITH PRAWNS AND BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Wash the baby spinach leaves, then steam in the water still on the leaves, for about 1 minute or until the leaves are just beginning to wilt.
• Drain the baby spinach leaves well, lightly squeeze dry, then toss in a bowl with a little olive oil, and sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Break the eggs into a separate bowl, add the parsley, paprika, oregano, sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, then lightly whisk together.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and sauté the finely chopped onion and crushed garlic until it begins to soften but not brown.
• Add the prawns for a minute or two, tossing or stirring.
• Add the spinach, and continue to toss the ingredients in the pan.
• Pour the seasoned eggs into the spinach mixture, and stir gently over a medium heat, pausing for several moments at a time to allow the mixture to begin to set.
• If you want to be faithful to the spirit of the original Sevillian recipe, remove the pan from the heat while the eggs are still a little runny; or if - like me - you really do prefer your eggs not to be runny, leave them over the heat for just that bit longer.
• Serve immediately with warm crusty rolls.
• Variations: I have not tried these variations, but I think this basic recipe would also taste great with proscuitto, ham or bacon, which most of us are more likely to have on hand at all times. Or even with left-over chicken.