Healthy Tex Mex Breakfast Bowls are a lightened-up but substantial complete cowboy Mexican breakfast with black bean wrangler salsa, bronco-buster turkey sausages, rancher fried eggs and even some homemade crunchy tortillas strips to top off the entire dish.
Table of Contents
- Are you stuck in a breakfast rut?
- Healthy Tex Mex Breakfast Bowls
- Rise and Shine!
- Avocado bean salsa
- How to cook a sunny side up egg?
- Healthier crispier tortilla strips
- More Breakfast and Brunch Ideas
Are you stuck in breakfast rut?
Eating cereal, oatmeal or scrambled eggs every single day, like a broken record? Switch things up. Have a little fun! You need a breakfast overhaul. Healthy Tex Mex Breakfast Bowls are a delicious breakfast, brunch or really anytime bowl when you want something a little different for a change.
Variety is the spice of life. Try something new. This may be a hearty cowboy breakfast but it is lightened up and moms like it too. Surprise mom on Mother's Day with this delicious Healthy Tex Mex Breakfast Bowl.
Healthy Tex Mex Breakfast Bowls
You are going to love this breakfast because each bite packs on the flavors with loads of fun textures from the creaminess of the avocado to the crunch of the corn to the crispiness of the toasted tortilla strips and don’t forget about that drippy sunny side up egg porn. We just love that!
This recipe is a great recipe to use up that homemade pico de gallo or homemade salsa or guacamole you may have made from the day before. We are all about waste not want not and reducing food waste.
Rise and Shine!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Filling your body with the right kinds of fuel in the beginning of the day jump starts your metabolism, keeps your weight in check, and keeps you going strong all day long. Be sure to check out our Breakfast recipe category for more breakfast ideas.
Avocado Bean Salsa
This 10-minute chopped salsa could not be easier. Feel free to add or include whatever you like due to dietary preferences. If you need to watch your carbs or on a diabetic diet, you may wish to hold the corn and the black beans. Maybe you are not big on spice so either reduce or hold the jalapeño. If you happen to have left over salsa, be sure to try it over our Stove Top Chicken Fajitas Sliders or our Chicken Enchiladas with Fire Roasted Poblanos.
If you are on the, “I hate cilantro group” be sure to just hold that. We happen to love cilantro, but we know some people just despise it as they say it tastes like soap or something like this. That just leaves more for us… LOL
- Black beans
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Garlic
- Lime juice
- Jalapeño
- Avocado
- Corn
- Cilantro
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
How to cook a sunny side up egg?
Now you do not have prepare your eggs sunny side up. Maybe you would prefer them over easy, poached or even scrambled. Eggs, anyway they are prepared are delicious in this recipe. To cook a sunny side up egg, we prefer to use a non-stick pan. You can use either butter or olive oil to grease your pan.
- Get your pan medium hot
- Add a little butter or oil to your pan and allow to melt.
- Crack the egg gently on a flat surface. Don’t use the end of the pan or otherwise you will have a drip mess to possibly clean up. Some people like to first break their egg being careful to not poke the yolk in a small bowl first to make sure that everything is okay before transferring to your pan. That is fine too.
- Add your egg carefully into the pan and allow it to fry on low medium heat. Salt and pepper as desired.
- Your egg is done with the whites of the egg are set and not wiggly. You can check by touching the whites gently with your finger. The whites turn from a translucent color to white.
- Remove your fried egg from your pan and place on top of your Healthy Tex Mex Breakfast Bowls.
Healthier crispy tortilla strips
Healthy Tex Mex Breakfast Bowls is like a deconstructed huevos rancheros recipe. The salsa on the bottom of the bowl and the crispy tortilla on the top instead. We love texture in our dishes. How about you?
We used a tiny bit of oil in a non-stick pan and cut up gluten-free flour tortillas thinly and gently pan seared for about 10 minutes until crispy. Of course, you can use regular flour tortillas, low carb tortillas, corn tortillas or whatever you like. We are all about using what we have on hand.
Did you know that you can also bake these in the oven too? You sure can. Just preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for about 20 minutes until crispy and toss halfway through the baking process. We season them with a little chili powder and salt after removed from the pan. These crispy little tortilla make a very fun little crunch.
More Breakfast and Brunch Ideas
- DIY Ultimate Bagel Bar Brunch
- Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms with Poached Eggs
- Stovetop Parmesan Leek Frittata
- Healthy Vegan Matcha Pancakes
- Baked Matcha Lemon Glazed Donuts
- Baked Eggs in Toast
- Feta Egg Rollups
- Blackberry Lemon Drop Biscuits
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Healthy Tex Mex Breakfast Bowls
Ingredients
- 15 oz black beans
canned rinsed and drained - 4 tomatoes
chopped - ½ cup onion
chopped - 2 cloves garlic
minced - 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 jalapeno
or to desired heat level - 1 avocado
chopped - ½ cup corn
thawed frozen or cooked fresh - ⅓ cup cilantro
chopped - 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray
- 4 patties turkey sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 flour or corn soft tortillas can use gluten-free or low carb ones too (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- garnishes like cheese, hot sauce, etc. optional
Instructions
- Make the Black bean wrangling salsa: In a medium bowl combine black beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime, jalapeños, avocado, corn, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper and stir to mix well. Set aside.
- Cook the turkey sausage patties in a nonstick pan with a little cooking spray for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked. Set aside and keep warm
- Slice your soft tortillas into thin strips and cut into thirds. Place 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil into pan and add the tortilla strips. Gently shake your pan every few minutes to make sure that they brown evenly on all sides. Fry until golden brown. Remove and place on a plate with a napkin. Sprinkle with garlic and chili powder. Set aside. (Alternatively, you may also bake your tortilla strips in a 375 F degree (190 C degree) oven for 20 minutes and stir halfway though to ensure browning on a sides.
- Pan fry eggs. Place oil or butter in non-stick pan and break egg whole into pan being careful not to break the yolk. Let the egg cook for about 30 seconds to a minute or until the white is no longer translucent and when you touch it is firm to touch. My boys do not like runny eggs and prefer them cooked all the way through with the yolks broken. However, I know many people like it when the egg runs over their sausage and then can dip into egg. Cook to your desired effect.
- Assembly: In a medium bowl, place a layer of salsa, add 2-3 sausages on top, then place the fried egg on top, then on the very top garnish with crunchy fried tortillas. As an extra colorful and tasty touch, add grated cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream or hot sauce splash to garnish.
petit4chocolatier says
Bam, sensational breakfast or anytime meal!
Healthy World Cuisine says
It would really be a nice and easy meal for those crazy work nights or for a fun gathering as you could make the salsa and crunchy tortilla toppings in advance and it takes just moments to fry up the sausage and eggs. Have a super week. Take Care, BAM
petit4chocolatier says
Fits my life perfectly!!! Thank you!
ChgoJohn says
Buona sera, BAM!
If this breakfast didn't fill up your Boys I'd give up! I'm not much of a breakfast person but this is one that would have me racing to the table. Big on flavor and very colorful, just what a breakfast needs to help get your day off to a good start.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Grazie John! I am also much like you as I could live on cappuccinos and lots of caffeine at least until at least noon but every once in awhile I like to enjoy a hearty breakfast with my boys. You know actually my favorite breakfast is heirloom tomatoes on Tuscan bread slathered in good olive oil. I think you would agree. Have a super week and if you celebrate Thanksgiving then Happy Turkey day to you and your family. Take Care, BAM
Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen says
Oh, now I'm a bad mom, lol, I rarely if ever make breakfast. When I used to it was almost always french toast, pancakes or waffles.. not as lovely and heart healthy as this breakfast. I love the name of it too.. I was just reading the ingredients to my daughter because we're a big fan of salsas and black beans! Don't worry.. we all get behind, especially me, haha, just catching up on my reading here today and even that is hit and miss! xx Smidge
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks for understanding Smidge! Your a super mom and I love your sweet breakfast ideas and I enjoy trying them in our home too. Just every once in a while I get bored with the usual things and need to try some new international dishes. However, I can promise you one breakfast you will never see posted on Healthy World Cuisine is Chinese congee. I am trying to cut back on my gruel intake... LOL Happy Turkey day to you and your family. BAM
Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen says
I've just bought the ingredients.. I can't wait to try it out:)
Healthy World Cuisine says
Fantastic! As you know I am dash of this and a dash of that kind of gal so feel free to experiment a little with new ingredients and let me know how if goes. Please tell your kids I said hello. Take Care, BAM
Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen says
We just finished having this for dinner.. with a little chicken on the side. My son was skeptical and now he's sold.. he's planning on having it in the morning:) I loved it! It's on our rotation now. I'm so glad you shared this!!
Healthy World Cuisine says
I am delighted that this dish was a hit with the family as that is the biggest compliment ever. "A unique international dish that even teenagers will enjoy"- success! I think it is also quite easy to make so even good on those really busy days. Take Care, BAM
Dawn says
Wow, now that looks like something I could go for right now, after going to Boot Camp this morning. Your boys are very lucky!! I hope you are doing ok.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Dawn. So please tell me about boot camp... Are you running or other activity? Good for you! Exercise is my number one stress buster and lately with everything going on I am one with the treadmill and elliptical. Happy Turkey Day! BAM
Dawn says
Yes, we run, we do crunches, sit-ups, weight exercises - you name it - it is great fun!!
Choc Chip Uru says
I would never skip breakfast if this was around my friend it looks fantastic 🙂 (and I'm speaking hypothetically I never skip brekkie!)
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Healthy World Cuisine says
Good for you CCU! That is why you are so smart! Veggie burgers or veggie sausages would be delightful in this dish instead of turkey sausages. Take care, BAM
sweetsimplestuff says
Wow! That's a breakfast 🙂 Hope you get your oven fixed soon ... we cook turkey on our Weber BBQ ... very tasty!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Do you brine your turkey first and then use indirect heat to cook slowly on grill? We have a gas grill and any input would be greatly appreciated. Now to top that off today the stove top no longer lights. We have something electrical going on and the repair man even after 3 hours could not figure it out and just left mumbling something in Cantonese...At this rate, I will be lucky if I have a working stovetop and oven for Christmas. Take Care, BAM
On Top Of Spaghetti says
Oh this has made me hungry!
Healthy World Cuisine says
The good news is that it is actually quite a healthy breakfast. So come on over for a plate and have a super week. Take care, BAM
bitsandbreadcrumbs says
That is one heaping plate of goodness, BAM! You're such a great mom and I'll bet your boys are always excited about meal time! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you and here is a toast to you, another awesome mom! I think boys get a bit too excited sometimes about meal planning. My eldest just went through about 8 of my cookbooks and marked all the pages of the things he would like for dinner,desserts and snacks over the next several weeks. The pressure is on and my oven is still broken. I am becoming one with our grill. Happy Turkey Day to you and your family. BAM
gardenfreshtomatoes says
I'd do this for dinner - or any other time of the day!
Good to see you, whenever you have the chance to post or comment 😀
Healthy World Cuisine says
Marie, It is always good to hear from you. Thanks for bringing a little happiness my way. Take care, BAM
rabbitcancook says
Waow.... I would love to wake up to such great breakfast , you are a very good cook and great mum. Agree with you that family should always come first 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks for being understanding and for your kind words. Take care, BAM
Kathleen Richardson says
Sorry I haven't commented in so long, BAM. I got way behind and finally leapt into the future, landing here! When your boys are grown and married, they'll be bringing their women home to mom for cooking demos! This is another meal worth (your) bragging about.
Healthy World Cuisine says
So nice to hear from you Kathleen! I am sure you know all about your kids coming back home for visits. I heard when they leave the nest and then come home for a family meal that they can really put the feed bag on again. Oh no please tell me this is not true.... When does it end? Wishing you a safe and happy holiday week. Take Care, BAM
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says
What a great breakfast, hearty and great ingredients.
Healthy World Cuisine says
I thought you might a little Tex Mex added to your morning routine. Happy Turkey day to you and your family. Take Care, BAM
Karen says
Sounds like a terrific way to start the weekend...nothing boring about this breakfast. Family always comes before blogging...that care.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you for your kind and supportive words. If you happen to celebrate the turkey weekend you can get a jump start on the weekend breakfasts with this little number. Take care, BAM
thecompletecookbook says
No need for any apologies Bam.
I would love to have grown up with you being my mommy with all these incredible meals.
🙂 Mandy
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Mandy! You are so very sweet! BAM
dutchgoesitalian says
Well, that's a way of starting the day, wow!! Great recipe for a real breakfast!! 😀 Thanks BAM
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you. It kept the boys out my hair for at least 3 hours until it was time for lunch. Take care, BAM