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    Posted on: May 2, 2017 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros (healthy, gluten-free, high protein, high fiber)

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    With Cinco de Mayo coming up, you know I had to post something Mexican.Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros

    Anyone who knows me will tell you that I love Mexican food like there is no tomorrow.Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros

    Margaritas, chips and guac, enchilada suizas, fish tacos... bring it on. The idea of all of this food gets me so excited to EAT.Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros

    Mexican food is such a treat so when I cook it at home, I look for ways to make it slightly healthier. Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros

    This time I took a my favorite brunch dish - Huevos Rancheros - and I swapped out the corn tortilla for sweet potatoes, hence Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros.Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros

    Think, sweet potatoes, black beans, lightly fried egg topped with cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, and salsa verde. All those classic Mexican flavors in a brunch bowl, it really doesn't get any better than this.Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros

    Make this healthy brunch on Saturday, a day after Cinco de Mayo! 🙂Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros

    Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros step by step

    Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros (gluten-free)

    A healthy twist on the classic Huevos Rancheros. Sweet Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin A and a very good source of Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber. Beans are an excellent source of Protein, Fiber and Iron. Tomatoes are a very good source of Fiber. 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. Cheese is a great source of Protein and Calcium but should be eaten in moderation due to its high amounts of saturated fat.
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    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 2 servings
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Calories:
    Author: Nisha @ honeywhatscooking

    Ingredients

    • <b>for black beans & toppings</b>
    • Trader Joe's Cuban Black Beans - 1-15 ounce can
    • Cheddar Cheese - to taste, needed for topping
    • Whole Foods Roasted Salsa Verde Medium Heat - 1-2 tablespoon per bowl
    • </br>
    • <b>for sweet potatoes</b>
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
    • Crushed Red Pepper - ½ tsp
    • Organic Sweet Potatoes - 2, cubed
    • Black Pepper - to taste
    • Salt - to taste
    • </br>
    • <b>for pico de gallo</b>
    • Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
    • Plum Tomatoes - 2, finely chopped
    • Jalapeno - ½ a pepper, deseeded, finely chopped
    • Lime Juice - juice of ½ a lime
    • Fresh Cilantro - small handful, chopped
    • Black Pepper - to taste
    • Salt - to taste

    Instructions

    • I love Trader Joe's Cuban Black Beans. Great shortcut, but you can always make your own.
    • Heat up the black beans in a small pot until they are boiling hot.
    • Cube the sweet potatoes.
    • Heat up a cast-iron skillet on medium heat. Once hot, add oil and then crushed red pepper.
    • Once the crushed pepper starts to sizzle, add the cubed sweet potatoes. Let the sweet potatoes cook for about 5 minutes while stirring in between.
    • This is what you should have, notice there is some browning. Add black pepper and salt to taste.
    • Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let the sweet potatoes cook for about 10 minutes. The steam will cook down the sweet potatoes.
    • In the meantime, check on the black beans, they should be boiling away. Turn off the gas for the beans.
    • Start making the pico de gallo by finely chopping an onion.
    • Then tomatoes.
    • Toss the onions and tomatoes in a bowl along with jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
    • Slice an avocado.
    • Check on the sweet potatoes.. they should be fork tender. Once done, turn off the stove.
    • Remove the sweet potatoes from the skillet and add to serving bowls.
    • Heat up the same skillet on medium heat, once hot, spray with coconut spray and crack and egg.
    • I prefer my eggs over-medium, once I flipped the egg, I didn't cook it for more than 30 seconds. You can also cook your eggs over-easy.
    • Now assemble. Start with the sweet potato followed by a few generous spoonfuls of black beans.
    • Top with grated Cheddar Cheese to your liking.
    • Top with an egg.
    • Add more cheese.
    • And finish it off with an avocado, pico de gallo and salsa verde.
    • Serve immediately with a cup of hot coffee. Delish!

    Notes

    * for the black beans - you won't use the entire can for 2 servings, you'll have leftovers.
    ** for the pico de gallo - you will have leftovers too.
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    1. Taslim Jaffer says

      May 02, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      Looks delicious! And your photos are GORGEOUS!

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 05, 2017 at 1:44 am

        Thanks Taslim. Appreciate it. Hope you try it.

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    2. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      May 03, 2017 at 12:56 am

      Love sweet potatoes! Such a nice way to use them, too. This is a fun (and tasty!) dish -- thanks.

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 05, 2017 at 1:44 am

        I love them too. Thanks for your comment. Just a healthy twist on a classic.

        Reply
    3. allie says

      May 04, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Nisha - This is gorgeous I'm dying for a bite of this jazzed up sweet potato bowl. Great recipe and pico de gallo!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 05, 2017 at 1:45 am

        Aww thanks Allie. This dish was really good.. felt so good eating it. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jhiane says

      May 12, 2017 at 11:46 am

      My daughter and I love sweet potatoes. This recipe puts me in a great cinco de mayo mood . I love how you break the recipe down with visual pics so it's simplifies the cooking steps for me . You have great visual aides on your site , which are very helpful. I'm looking forward to making this Mexican delight and having a Mexican fiesta dinner theme

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 21, 2017 at 11:27 pm

        Thanks Jhiane. I look forward to you making this Mexican delight, let me know how it goes if you try it. 🙂

        Reply

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