Breakfast huevos rancheros
Huevos rancheros, or 'rancher's eggs,' is a classic Mexican breakfast dish featuring fried eggs served on a warm corn tortilla. It is typically smothered in a savory tomato-chili salsa and often accompanied by refried beans, avocado, and cheese. The dish is a staple of traditional Mexican cuisine, celebrated for its hearty and flavorful start to the day.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the eggs and beans, and can be high in healthy fats if prepared with avocado and cheese. It provides a good balance of complex carbohydrates from the tortillas and fiber from the beans, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 per serving depending on the specific ingredients and portion sizes.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Calcium | 210 mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Folate | 110 mcg DFE |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, huevos rancheros is a quintessential example of Mexican 'comida corrida' or working-class food, designed to be a substantial, energy-boosting meal. Nutritionally, it's unique for combining plant-based and animal proteins, offering a complete amino acid profile alongside fiber and essential vitamins like B12 and iron.
