This omelette style of huevos rancheros is packed full of protein and fibre for a healthy breakfast or meal any time of day!

Tip: For a meatless option, substitute 1 pkg (350 g) extra-firm tofu (grated) or 1 pkg (340 g) ground soy for the ground beef.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chili

  • 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef or 1 pkg (340 g) ground soy
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp EACH salt and pepper
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn

Refried Beans

  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans
  • 1/4 tsp EACH salt and pepper

Omelette

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp EACH salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter, divided
  • 4 whole wheat or corn tortillas

Garnishes (optional):
Sour cream, feta cheese, avocado, cilantro, sriracha and green onions

Cooking Directions

Chili: In a large pot, cook beef on medium-high heat for 8 minutes, breaking apart with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in onion, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring for 10 minutes. (Note: If using ground soy or tofu, cook onion for
2 minutes and then stir in ground soy, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring for 10 minutes).

Refried Beans: Drain beans and reserve 2 tbsp of the liquid. Heat beans, reserved liquid, salt and pepper in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Place bean mixture in a food processor or blender and pulse until beans make a smooth mixture.

Omelette: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, water, salt and pepper. Heat half of the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Pour in one quarter of the egg mixture, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until eggs have set. Flip over and cook for 30 seconds or until eggs are fully set. Repeat with remaining egg mixture three more times to make a total of 4 omelettes. (Add more of the butter as necessary)

Spread each tortilla with refried beans. Top each with an omelette, a spoonful of chili and garnishes of your choice.

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