{"id":2410,"date":"2011-05-21T14:35:01","date_gmt":"2011-05-21T18:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=2410"},"modified":"2011-05-21T14:35:01","modified_gmt":"2011-05-21T18:35:01","slug":"dysfunctional-chef-huevos-rancheros-breakfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2011\/05\/dysfunctional-chef-huevos-rancheros-breakfast.html","title":{"rendered":"Dysfunctional Chef &#8211; Huevos Rancheros Breakfast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, we went out for brunch.\u00a0 (We, as in my immediate, non-extended family.)\u00a0 People (as in them) ordered some very &#8216;heavy&#8217; dishes, one of which was Huevos Rancheros with Nachos, beautifully served, with sides of beans, guacamole, etc.\u00a0 (Sorry, if I am causing anyone to salivate.)<\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, I was tempted to order a decadent dish, but on the other, I knew that I would regret it later, not just because of the calorie count; because these type of\u00a0 &#8216;heavy&#8217; dishes no longer sit well with me.\u00a0 My &#8216;system&#8217; is accustomed to light foods, healthier foods, less fatty, sugary and salt laden foods.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, I righteously ordered my favorite breakfast.\u00a0 Two poached eggs, a side of fruit, and whole wheat toast dry.\u00a0 Even if I wanted a schmere of butter, I&#8217;d prefer to schmere it myself!\u00a0 Oh, yes, and of course &#8211; coffee.<\/p>\n<p>The next day, while still very pleased with myself, I wondered how I might mix-up, cook-up and serve-up a platter full of Our Lady of Weight Loss approved Huevos Rancheros.\u00a0\u00a0 Here&#8217;s my recipe, which by the way &#8211; I swear on the Scales of Injustice was better than the &#8216;heavy&#8217; version.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Huevos Rancheros Breakfast <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients:<\/em><br \/>\n1 cup baked tortilla chips<br \/>\n1\/4 teaspoon cumin seeds<br \/>\n1\/4 teaspoon chili powder<br \/>\n1\/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained<br \/>\n1\/2 cup bottled salsa<br \/>\n2 eggs<br \/>\n4 egg whites<br \/>\nblack pepper to taste<br \/>\n1\/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese<br \/>\n1\/2 cup reduced fat sour cream<br \/>\nCilantro, chopped for garnish<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Instructions:<\/em><br \/>\n*\u00a0 Divide chips among serving plates, spreading into single layers; set aside.<br \/>\n*\u00a0 In a small saucepan, heat cumin seeds over medium heat (no oil; dry pan!) for about 1 minute or until aromatic, stirring frequently.\u00a0 Add chili powder.<br \/>\n* Stir in beans and salsa.\u00a0 Stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.\u00a0 Remove; keep covered.<br \/>\n* In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, and the black pepper.<br \/>\n* Spray medium sized skillet with a nonstick cooking spray.\u00a0 Over medium heat, pour in egg mixture.\u00a0 Cook without stirring, until mixture starts to set on the bottom and around edge.\u00a0 Using a large spoon, lift and fold the partially cooked egg mixture so the uncooked portion flows underneath.<br \/>\n* Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes or until egg mixture is cooked through but still glossy and moist.\u00a0 Remove from heat.\u00a0 Break up eggs, spoon over chips.<br \/>\n* Top with salsa mixture, cheese and a dollop of sour cream.<br \/>\n* Sprinkle a little cilantro. Such a lovely garnish with a great extra bit of taste.<\/p>\n<p>Hungry for more righteous, kick tush recipes from your Dysfunctional Chef?\u00a0 Try these!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2011\/05\/dysfunctional-chef-cinco-de-mayo-recipes.html\">Cinco de Mayo<\/a> &#8211; corn salsa, scallops, shrimp<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2011\/04\/dysfunctional-chef-friday-corn-bread-casserole-mouth-watering-no-kidding.html\">Corn Bread Casserole<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Spread the word \u2026 NOT the icing!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Janice<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/my_videos?feature=mhum\">Janice Taylor\u2019s KICK in the TUSH Club videos<\/a>!<br \/>\nSubscribe and Receive \u2013 as they are HOT off the REEL!<\/em><br \/>\n____________________________________________<br \/>\nFor the best in wellness and weight loss wisdom, visit Janice:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourladyofweightloss.com\/\">Our Lady of Weight Loss<\/a><br \/>\njoin the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kickinthetushclub.com\/\"><em>Kick in the Tush Club<\/em><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.virtualshoulder.com\/\">Virtual Shoulder<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow Janice Taylor on Twitter: <a href=\"..\/..\/2011\/www.twitter.com\/OurLady\">www.twitter.com\/OurLady<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook:  <a href=\"..\/..\/2011\/www.facebook.com\/OurLadyofWeightLoss\">www.facebook.com\/OurLadyofWeightLoss<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, we went out for brunch.\u00a0 (We, as in my immediate, non-extended family.)\u00a0 People (as in them) ordered some very &#8216;heavy&#8217; dishes, one of which was Huevos Rancheros with Nachos, beautifully served, with sides of beans, guacamole, etc.\u00a0 (Sorry, if I am causing anyone to salivate.) 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