Huevos Estrellados con Mole y Frijoles (Fried Eggs with Mole and Beans)
Crisp edged fried eggs on warm corn tortillas with refried beans and a ladle of velvety mole.
Made with Mole poblano and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Refried beans (frijoles refritos). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.27 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm the mole poblano (see the base recipe) with 50 ml water in a small pan, stirring, until loose and steaming. Heat the refried beans (see the base recipe) in another pan until hot, adding water if stiff.
5 min - 2
Warm the corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry frying pan for 20 seconds a side. Keep warm in a clean tea towel.
- 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Crack in the eggs and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the whites are set and the edges are crisp, with the yolks as runny or firm as you like.
3 min - 4
Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of beans. Top with a fried egg, then spoon mole around the egg, not over the yolk.
- 5
Finish with queso fresco, avocado and coriander and eat while hot.
Tips
- Spoon the mole beside the egg so the yolk stays bright and the white stays crisp.
- Cook eggs until the whites are fully set if serving to young children, the elderly or anyone pregnant.
- Use hot oil for the crisp lacy edges that give these eggs their name.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Keep leftover mole in the fridge for up to 4 days and leftover beans for up to 3 days; do not store the cooked eggs.
Questions
Is mole for breakfast normal in Mexico?
Mole is more often a lunch or celebration dish, but leftover mole is often used the next morning with eggs, in chilaquiles or over tortillas. This recipe takes that idea and builds a proper plate.
Can I make this vegan?
Swap the eggs for fried or scrambled tofu, leave out the queso fresco and use extra avocado. The mole, beans and tortillas are already vegan.
More made with mole poblano
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.