Rancheros Recipe
Choice of protein (Scrambled Eggs or Scrambled Tofu) topped with spicy tomato sauce and choice of cheese (Chihuahua or vegan mozzarella), served with brown rice, pinto beans, house-made corn chips, fresh avocado and house-made salsa.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Cook the Protein
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the eggs or tofu and cook, stirring frequently, until fully cooked. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Brown Rice
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Typically, this involves rinsing the rice and boiling it in water or broth until tender.
- 4
Heat the Pinto Beans
In a small saucepan, heat the pinto beans on low heat until warm. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Make the Corn Chips
Cut corn tortillas into triangles and heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the tortilla pieces until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- 6
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, layer the brown rice, pinto beans, and scrambled eggs or tofu. Top with spicy tomato sauce and cheese. Serve with fresh avocado slices, house-made salsa, and corn chips on the side.
