Huevos Motuleños
A quick and easy recipe for Yucatan's famous Huevos Motulenos featuring crispy corn tortillas, refried black beans, fried egg, ham, and salsa.
Servings: 6
Calories: 533kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE HAM
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound cubed ham, patted dry
FOR THE TOSTADAS
- ¾ cup canola oil
- 6 corn tortillas
FOR HUEVOS MOTULENOS
- 6 large eggs cooked over-easy
- 1 ¼ cup refried black beans, warmed (homemade or store-bought)
- ¾ cup red salsa (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
BROWN THE HAM
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the ham and stir to coat with oil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon out the ham and transfer to a plate. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
MAKE THE TOSTADAS
- Once the pan is cool enough to handle, wipe clean and add 1 cup of canola oil. Place over medium-high heat and allow to come to temperature.
- Add the tortillas to the oil and cook for 30 seconds on each side. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate until ready to use.
ASSEMBLE HUEVOS MOTULENOS
- Gently spread about 3 tablespoons of refried black beans across the tostada. Top with a fried egg, cubed ham, and a generous spoonful of salsa. Finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a pinch of fresh cilantro (if desired).
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 1577mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg