It’s been freezing cold in the New York City area the past few days, like temperatures in the teens and low 20s.
When it’s this cold outside, I love eating spicy comfort food that’s also good for you, especially when you’re not getting much exercise.
Hello, Black Bean Mexican Skillet Eggs. My inspiration for this dish comes from a Shakshuka dish I made a few years ago.
These eggs are delicious, healthy and hearty. I threw in some black beans for extra protein. The best part is these eggs can be made in one pan – I recommend the Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet.
But how would this dish be classified as Mexican without any cheese? You gotta have cheese! Since I was unable to find queso fresco, I opted for Smoked Cheddar which adds depths of flavor and a little bit goes a long way. I finished off these eggs with scallions, cilantro, avocado and a squirt of fresh lime juice.
Serve these Black Bean Mexican Skillet Eggs with corn tortillas, bread, pita bread or just on their own for a lower carb option.
A healthy, hearty brunch. Eggs are a very good source of Vitamin B2, and are a good source Protein and Vitamin D, although the yolks do contain a lot of cholesterol, the yolk also contains tons of nutrients that are good for you. Tomatoes are a good source of Fiber and Protein. Cherry Tomatoes are an excellent source of Vitamins C and K. Additionally, they are a good source of Fiber, Folic Acid, Vitamins A, B6, and E. They are also a good source of Protein. Black Beans are an excellent source of Protein, Fiber and Iron. Cheese is a good source of Protein and Calcium, however should be eaten in moderation due to saturated fats. Avocados are rich in Antioxidants and are a good source of Fiber, Folic Acid, and Vitamins B6, C, E and K. In addition, they help lower cholesterol and contain anti-cancerous properties.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time20mins
Cook Time25mins
Total Time45mins
Cuisine Mexican
Servings: 3-4 servings
Calories:
Author: Nisha @ honeywhatscooking
Ingredients
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
Red Onion - 1 mediumchopped
Garlic - 4 cloveschopped
Green Pepper - 1/2chopped
Jalapeno - 1/2chopped
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 - 16 ounce boxsliced in half
Organic Diced Tomatoes No Salt - 1 - 15 ounce can
Dried Oregano - 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp for later
Chili Powder - 1 tspAmerican Chili Powder, not Cayenne
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp
salt - to taste
Organic Black Beans - 1 - 15 ounce can
Organic Eggs - 4 largeyou can use up to 6 eggs in this recipe
Smoked Cheddar - 1/2 cupgrated
Fresh Cilantro - small handfulchopped
Scallions - small handfulchopped
Avocado - 1/4 of an avocado per servingdiced
Fresh Lime Juice - just a squeeze
Instructions
Chop the onion and garlic.
Heat up a 10" cast-iron skillet on low-medium heat, once hot add oil. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Stir. Allow this to cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden.
Chop the green pepper and jalapeno.
Add the green pepper and jalapeno. Season with a little salt and black pepper. Allow this took for about 3-5 minutes.
In the meantime, slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Add the cherry tomatoes and season with a little more salt, 1 tsp oregano, chili powder and cumin powder. Stir.
Now add the organic canned tomatoes as well.
Stir.
Cover with a lid and allow the tomatoes to cook down for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, grate the cheese and chop the cilantro and scallions.
Open up a can of black beans, drain and rinse under cold water.
Back to the tomatoes, this is what you should have.
Using a masher, mash the cherry tomatoes down. Cook the tomatoes for about 2 minutes so some of the liquid evaporates.
Add the black beans to the tomatoes. Stir.
Make a well in the tomato mixture and crack and egg over it. I just used 4 eggs, but you can use up to 6.
Cover with a lid and allow this to cook for 7 minutes. For slightly more runny eggs, cook allow the eggs to cook for only 5 minutes.
This is what you should have. Turn off the stove.
Top with cheese.
Add another 1/2 tsp of oregano over the eggs - because it just tastes so good.
Top with scallions and cilantro.
Serve with avocado and a squirt of lime juice. Also, you can serve this dish with corn tortillas, bread, pita bread, or just eat alone for a lower carb option.
Notes
* For tomatoes, feel free to use a 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes and canned diced tomatoes. You can also use just cherry tomatoes or even 2 cans of diced tomatoes. Overall, about 30 ounces of tomatoes. ** For cheese, use queso fresco for a traditional Mexican flavor. I wasn't able to find any, so I used Smoked Cheddar. Spicy Buffalo Cheddar or New York Sharp Cheddar would work well too. *** For eggs, I used 4 eggs, but feel free to use up to 6 eggs for this dish. Also, you can create this dish using just egg whites for a low-fat option.
My daughter loves eggs. I have to try this exhilarating and yummy looking recipe for her. I love the Mexican style version. I love that it’s healthy and flavorful. JC
Made this today morning for breakfast. It was soo yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Awww.. this makes me so happy to hear. Glad it worked out for you. Thanks for the feedback! 🙂
My daughter loves eggs. I have to try this exhilarating and yummy looking recipe for her. I love the Mexican style version. I love that it’s healthy and flavorful. JC
Oh Jhiane, I’m sure Malia would love these. Please make them. It’s a fiesta!