Bacon Mollete With Black Beans Eggs And Salsa Fresca Recipes

MEXICAN-STYLE BEANS AND EGGS

Steps:

• In a blender, finely puree the tomatoes, stock, onion, garlic, chile and cumin until smooth.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan set over medium-high heat. Once hot, pour contents of the blender into the pan and season lightly with salt. Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, about 3 minutes. Stir the beans and their liquid into sauce. Cook until the sauce simmers and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Crack the eggs into pan, leaving enough space between each egg so they do not touch the sides of the pan or each other. Reduce the heat to medium-low, so the sauce barely simmers, and cover pan. Continue to gently cook until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 4 more minutes. Serve with the garnishes of your choosing.

BEAN, EGG AND CHEESE MOLLETES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread under the broiler cut-side up until brown around the edges, about 2 minutes. Put the pepper jack in a medium bowl and the refried beans in another medium bowl.
• Cook the bacon in a medium cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring once or twice, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the bacon into the pepper jack, then use a fork to toss them together. Stir 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings into the refried beans and mix well to combine. Scrape any remaining drippings into a small bowl. Do not wipe out the pan.
• Put the rolls cut-side up on a baking sheet. Divide the beans equally among the rolls, spreading them to the edges. Shingle slices of tomato on top and sprinkle lightly with salt. Drizzle a little bit of the reserved bacon fat, if you have some, over the top.
• Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Beat the eggs again until frothy. Add them to the skillet and cook, using a rubber spatula to pull in the edges as they set and tilting the pan so uncooked egg runs underneath. (You might have to scrape a little of the egg to the sides of the pan as it cooks.) Do this until most of the egg is set, but some uncooked, gooey egg is still sitting on top, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Use a metal spatula to cut the egg up and put pieces on top of the tomatoes. Top the egg with the pepper jack and bacon mixture.
• Broil the molletes until the pepper jack is bubbly and brown, turning the baking sheet as necessary to prevent burning, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the scallions and cilantro. Serve with salsa and hot sauce, if using.

SWEETCORN FRITTERS WITH EGGS & BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
• Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the onion and pepper for 5 mins until softened. Meanwhile, mix the flour, spices and baking powder in a bowl. Add the onions, pepper, corn and 2 of the eggs, then mix together well.
• Spoon eight mounds of the mixture onto the baking tray, well spaced apart, then flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. Bake for 20 mins until set and golden.
• Meanwhile, mix together the salsa ingredients and poach 2 of the remaining eggs to your liking. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, serve four fritters on the day you make them, topped with half the salsa and the poached eggs. Chill the remaining fritters for another day. Reheat them in a pan or microwave and serve with 2 more poached eggs and the remaining salsa.

BACON MOLLETE WITH BLACK BEANS, EGGS AND SALSA FRESCA

Steps:

• Black Bean Spread: Heat vegetable oil in medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and jalapenos. Saute until softened, and then add garlic. Cook for additional 2 minutes.
• Add black beans, cumin and lime juice, and stir to combine. Cook until beans are warmed through.
• Transfer to blender and blend until smooth, adding chicken stock to achieve spreadable consistency.
• Salsa Fresca: In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients but seasonings, and then season with salt and pepper.
• To Serve: Toast bread lightly in oven or toaster.
• Top bottom half with Black Bean Spread followed by bacon. Top with fried eggs. Garnish with Salsa Fresca, cheese and more cilantro. Place other half of bread on top.

CHICKEN BAKE WITH BLACK BEANS AND SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Wash chicken and pat dry. Sprinkle the chicken all over with salt and pepper or a spicy chicken seasoning blend.
• Combine the drained beans, corn, 1 cup of the salsa, green chile peppers, and half of the cilantro. Put the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange chicken over the bean and corn mixture, then spoon the remaining salsa over the chicken. Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and top evenly with the cheese.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.

AVOCADO & BLACK BEAN EGGS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the chilli and garlic and cook until softened and starting to colour. Break in the eggs on either side of the pan. Once they start to set, spoon the beans (with their juice) and the tomatoes around the pan and sprinkle over the cumin seeds. You're aiming to warm the beans and tomatoes rather than cook them.
• Remove the pan from the heat and scatter over the avocado and coriander. Squeeze over half of the lime wedges. Serve with the remaining wedges on the side for squeezing over.

BACON, EGG AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper with whisk until well combined. Add eggs to skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until eggs are nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes; add spinach, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted and eggs are cooked through.
• Spoon egg mixture onto half of each tortilla. Top each with 1 slice bacon, 2 tablespoons black beans and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Fold in half.
• Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 filled tortillas at a time 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and thoroughly heated. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream.