Tofu Rancheros

Rancheros is farmers style simple and hearty breakfast made with tortilla, topped with beans eggs, salsa. This is by far one of our favorite Sunday brunches. I like it with scrambled tofu but it’s fabulous with a couple of poached or fried eggs. It’s best made with summer tomatoes but if it’s off season add a small pinch of sugar to balance the flavors of the tomatoes. It’s a very simple and easy recipe, most of the ingredients are store bought. If you prefer you can make your own pico de Gallo and refried Beans. I prefer to use a good quality smashed beans and make my own salsa.

Heres How

Tofu Scramble

1 block/ about 10-12 oz/ about 2 cups, always organic- firm or extra firm regular or sprouted tofu
1 medium onion finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp or more ground cayenne hot pepper or 1/2 deseeded jalapeño
1-2 tbsps olive oil
seasalt and black pepper to taste

In a pan warm oil and add chopped onions to soften on medium heat. When soft add crumbled tofu. Cook stirring  till the tofu is slightly browned. Add turmeric, cumin, and cayenne. Stir and mix well. Cook further for another 2-3 minutes. Check on seasoning and take it off the heat.

Pico de Gallo

2 beefsteak tomatoes or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
½ red or white onion, finely chopped
½ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 small jalapeño minced
Juice from 1/2 lime
Pinch flaked sea salt

Mix the finely chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño and sea salt in a bowl and set aside.

• 4-5 Whole-wheat Tortillas
• 6 pasture raised eggs, cook as you prefer poached/ fried for extra protein or in place of tofu
• 1 can organic fat free refried pinto beans
• 1 lime cut into wedges
• 1 avocado sliced
• hot sauce

To Assemble

Warm the refried Beans, so its melted and spreadable you may have to add a little water. Set aside. Warm the tortilla on a hot griddle on both sides. Place the warm tortilla on a flat surface and spread 1-2 tablespoons of refried beans, top it with salsa, tofu scramble, a squeeze of lime juice and a few avocado slices. Serve.