Huevos Rancheros
Estimated $3.81 recipe · $1.91 per serving (US / USD)
Eggs over a smoky tomato-bean sauce on a tortilla — a protein-rich brunch.
The recipe
Huevos Rancheros
Eggs over a smoky tomato-bean sauce on a tortilla — a protein-rich brunch.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tortillas
- Fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$3.81 for 2 servings · $1.91 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 4 eggsRetail benchmark · $1.67 / 12 each · Retail reference · Count stated in recipe | $0.56 |
| 1 can black beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp smoked paprikaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 2 tortillasPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 10 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.50 |
| Fresh corianderPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $3.81 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion in oil, add cumin and paprika, then tomatoes and beans; simmer 8 min.
- Make wells and crack in the eggs; cover and cook 5 min until set.
- Warm the tortillas.
- Serve the eggs and sauce over the tortillas, topped with coriander.
Recipe notes
Add a sliced avocado or a little chilli to take it up a notch.
Estimated nutrition per serving
450 kcal · 24g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.