A crispy fried corn tortilla topped with mashed avocado, black beans, a fried egg, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.

Avocado and Egg Breakfast Tostada

Name: Avocado and Egg Breakfast Tostada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: corn tortilla, 2; ripe avocado, 1 peeled and mashed; black beans, 1/2 cup drained and rinsed; egg, 2; cilantro, 1 tablespoon chopped; cotija cheese, 1 tablespoon crumbled; salt, 1/4 teaspoon; black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon; vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon

Category Breakfast

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: June 20, 2023

Mexican cuisine heavily relies on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. For this breakfast recipe, we'll be featuring avocado, eggs, and black beans as our key ingredients. This dish is a twist on the classic huevos rancheros that's perfect for a cloudy morning in New York City.

Ingredients (for 2)

Corn tortilla - 2
Ripe avocado - 1 - peeled and mashed
Black beans - 1/2 cup - drained and rinsed
Egg - 2
Cilantro - 1 tablespoon - chopped
Cotija cheese - 1 tablespoon - crumbled
Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️👉👌

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2 - 🌳🛢️👉💳

Brush each tortilla with a little bit of vegetable oil, then place them on a baking sheet.
Step 3 - 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳👨‍🍳🥧🕰️

Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4 - 👨‍🍳🍳🍳🍳🔥🧂🌶️🥚

While the tortillas are baking, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Crack each egg into the skillet and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5 - 👨‍🍳🍲👉🔥

In a small saucepan, heat up the black beans over medium heat until warm.
Step 6 - 👩‍🍳🍽️🍳🥑🍞🧀🌶️

To assemble the tostadas, spread a generous amount of mashed avocado onto each crispy tortilla. Top with warm black beans, then place a fried egg on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.
Step 7 - 🍽️🏭💨🔜🍴😋

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Additional

For a spicier kick, add some sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce on top. This recipe is also very customizable, feel free to add other toppings like salsa, diced tomatoes, or even some sliced radishes for extra crunch.