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Rancher's eggs

November 13, 2021
Recipe

The whole-grain tortilla and beans make this breakfast high in fiber and protein.

Serves 6

This combination of high fiber and protein is a great recipe for hunger control.


Heat oven to 350 F. Spray 6 (8-ounce) custard cups with cooking spray and place on a cookie sheet.

Place tortillas in the microwave and heat for about 25 seconds or until they are warm and flexible. Gently press a tortilla into each cup. Spray the tops of the tortillas with cooking spray.

Place beans in a small bowl and mash coarsely with a fork or potato masher. Add cumin and stir until combined.

Spoon the bean mixture into tortillas, dividing evenly. Crack 1 egg into each tortilla on top of the beans.

Place cookie sheet with egg cups in the oven and bake for about 24 to 27 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are soft.

Sprinkle each egg with grated cheese and return to oven for an additional minute or until the cheese is melted.

Remove eggs from oven and run a table knife around the tortillas to loosen them from the custard cups. Then transfer to plates. Top with fresh salsa and serve immediately.


  • 6 whole-grain corn tortillas (6-inch diameter)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 large eggs or 1 1/2 cups egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup grated reduced-fat cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 6 tablespoons purchased fresh salsa

DASH Eating Plan Servings

1/2 Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits 1 Grains and grain products 1 Meats, poultry and fish 1/2 Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits 1 1/2 Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables 2 Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 1 1/2 Protein and dairy Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 292 Calories 32 g Total carbohydrate 190 mg Cholesterol 9 g Dietary fiber 3.5 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 17 g Protein 4.5 g Saturated fat 1 filled tortilla Serving size 614 mg Sodium 10.5 g Total fat