Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 corn tortillas
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup black beans, cooked
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 ripe plantains, sliced
- 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Skillet
- Blender
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the plantains and cook until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and green bell pepper until tender.
4. Add the tomato sauce and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the black beans to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. In a blender, puree the tomato sauce mixture until smooth.
7. Return the sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
8. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
9. Heat the tortillas in the oven for 5 minutes.
10. To assemble, place a tortilla on a plate. Top with a spoonful of the black bean mixture, a fried egg, and a few slices of plantain. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
11. Sprinkle queso fresco over the top of each serving.
12. Serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
This recipe serves 6 people.
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 350
Fat per serving: 15g
Carbohydrates per serving: 40g
Protein per serving: 15g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of black beans, you can use pinto beans or kidney beans.
- Instead of queso fresco, you can use feta cheese or goat cheese.
Variations:
- Add sliced avocado on top of each serving.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of plantains.
- Add chorizo to the black bean mixture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to cook the plantains until they are golden brown to ensure they are cooked through.
- If you prefer your eggs cooked differently, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- You can make the tomato sauce mixture ahead of time and reheat it when ready to serve.
Storage instructions:
Store any leftover black bean mixture and plantains in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat, place the black bean mixture and plantains in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. Reheat the tortillas in the oven for 5 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the Huevos Motuleños with Plantains on a colorful plate to make the dish pop.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped cilantro or sliced jalapeños for an extra kick of flavor.
Pairings:
Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit
- Green salad
- Roasted vegetables
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the tomato sauce mixture is too thick, add more chicken broth to thin it out.
- If the eggs are overcooked, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the eggs until the whites are set to ensure they are cooked through.
Food history:
Huevos Motuleños is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish that originated in the town of Motul in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Flavor profiles:
This dish is savory and slightly sweet, with a combination of flavors from the black beans, tomato sauce, and plantains.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the Huevos Motuleños with Plantains for breakfast or brunch.
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Region: Mexican