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
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 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

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: November 18, 2023

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

Additional

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!