From above, you'll see the golden-brown crispy tortilla base, loaded with soft scrambled eggs with a hint of yellow and the bright green leeks sauteed to perfection. Red from the salsa strikes a bold contrast, while avocado slices are arranged in a half-moon shape, with a sprinkling of silver queso fresco to finish the dish.

Tequila Infused Leek and Scrambled Eggs Tostada

Name: Tequila Infused Leek and Scrambled Eggs Tostada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 Leeks cleaned and finely chopped; 1/4 cup Tequila; 4 Large eggs lightly beaten; 2 Corn tortillas; 1 Avocado sliced; As desired Salsa; 2 ounces Queso fresco crumbled; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

Mexican brunch with tequila-infused leeks and scrambled eggs.

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · November 18, 2023

A little about this dish

This Mexican-inspired brunch dish takes traditional and comfort to another level by it's rich flavors and textures. Starring the subtle sweetness of leeks enhanced with the kick of tequila, wrapped in a crispy tortilla giving you a perfect fusion of sustenance and style.

Ingredients (for 2)

Leeks — 2 — cleaned and finely chopped
Tequila — 1/4 cup
Large eggs — 4 — lightly beaten
Corn tortillas — 2
Avocado — 1 — sliced
Salsa — As desired
Queso fresco — 2 ounces — crumbled
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🥬🔥

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the leeks to the pan and sauté until they begin to soften.
Step 2 — 🥃🍳🧂

Pour the tequila into the pan, stir well and continue to cook until the leeks absorb the tequila. Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3 — 🍳🥚🧂

In the same pan, scramble the eggs seasoning with a pinch of salt. Cook until they are soft but not too dry.
Step 4 — 🌮🍳🔥

Warm the tortillas in a dry pan until crisp.
Step 5 — 🍳🌯🥑🧀

Assemble the tostada starting with a layer of scrambled eggs, then the tequila-infused leeks, a spoonful of salsa, then top with avocado slices and a sprinkle of queso fresco

A final fox tip

This dish can also be made non-alcoholic by substituting the tequila with vegetable broth. It makes a fun weekend project for kids to help with the assembly. The taste will keep you coming back, while the Insta-worthy look ensures the likes keep flowing!