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Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros
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Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros (gluten-free)

A healthy twist on the classic Huevos Rancheros but with made with sweet potatoes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

for black beans and toppings

  • 15 ounces cuban black beans, canned I like Trader Joe's brand
  • 2 tbsp sharp cheddar cheese needed for topping
  • 2 tbsp roasted salsa verde

for sweet potatoes

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 sweet potatoes cubed
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste salt

for pico de gallo

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno deseeded, finely chopped
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • small handful fresh cilantro chopped
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste salt

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 1694mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 33033IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 6mg