Huevos Rancheros with Kefir Crema

A Mexican breakfast classic with a twist, featuring crispy corn tortillas topped with refried beans, sunny-side-up eggs, fresh avocado, and a unique kefir-based crema. The dish is garnished with Monterey Jack cheese, homemade pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro.

4 servings
31 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup organic plain whole-milk kefir
  • ¾ cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 pinch Maldon sea salt
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • ½ lime lime juice
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 pieces corn tortillas
  • 4 large brown eggs
  • 1 whole avocado
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a bowl, mix together the kefir, 1/4 cup each of the cilantro and red onion, and a pinch of sea salt. Set aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a bowl, mix together the kefir, 1/4 cup each of the cilantro and red onion, and a pinch of sea salt. Set aside.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    In a saucepan, reheat the beans over low heat, stirring until heated through. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla at a time, heating until each tortilla is lightly crispy around the edges but still soft in the center, about 15 seconds per side. Transfer the tortillas to a plate.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    To that same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, turning the pan to coat the bottom. Once the oil is slightly shimmering, crack the eggs directly into the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the whites are set on top but the yolks are still runny, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.

    6 min

  5. 5.

    Place 1 tortilla on each of four dishes. Spread a thin layer of cooked beans (about 2 tablespoons) on each tortilla, then slip an egg of top, followed by a few avocado slices, a little shredded Monterey Jack, and a tablespoon of pico de gallo. Drizzle a spoonful of the kefir crema over the top and serve.

    5 min