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Rancheros Egg Enchiladas

Rancheros Egg Enchiladas

PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
20 Min
SERVES
4 to 6
These egg enchiladas are a delicious and hearty meal idea perfect to serve up for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even dinner.

Ingredients

Avocado Sour Cream:

  • 2 avocadoes, diced
  • ½ cup (125 mL) sour cream
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) grated lime zest
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
  • Salt to taste

Egg Enchiladas:

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
  • 1 cup (250 mL) salsa
  • 1 can (14 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a casserole dish with parchment paper; set aside.

Avocado Sour Cream: Place avocadoes in bowl and stir in sour cream, lime zest and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat and cook, onion, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder and cumin for about 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in salsa and black beans; heat through. Stir in cilantro and set aside.

In another non-stick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat and pour in eggs, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until large curds form. Gently stir into salsa mixture.

Divide mixture among tortillas and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up and place in prepared dish. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden. Serve with Avocado Sour Cream.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (1/6 recipe)
  • Calories
    530
  • Fat
    29g
  • Saturated
    8g
  • Cholesterol
    215mg
  • Sodium
    1040mg
  • Fibre
    13g
  • Potassium
    900mg
  • Carbohydrate
    49g
  • Sugars
    3g
  • Iron
    26%DV
  • Vitamin A
    17%DV
  • Vitamin C
    16%DV
  • Vitamin D
    0µg
  • Vitamin K
    ≥50µg
  • Calcium
    250mg
  • Protein
    22g
  • Magnesium
    ≥80mg

Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium and vitamin K while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.

Emily Richards, PHEc
Recipe by
Emily Richards, PHEc

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