Huevos Estrellados sobre Arroz Verde con Frijoles (Fried Eggs on Green Rice with Beans)
Crispy edged fried eggs on zesty green rice and creamy refried beans, with fresh salsa and avocado.
Made with Fresh pico de gallo and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Cilantro lime rice. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.75 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
Put your ready made cilantro lime rice (see the base recipe) in a small pan with 2 tbsp water, cover and heat for 4 to 5 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
4 min 30 s - 2
In another pan, warm your ready made refried beans (see the base recipe) with 2 tbsp water for 4 minutes, stirring, until hot.
4 min - 3
Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan over a medium high heat until it shimmers. Crack in the eggs and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning hot oil over the whites, until the edges are lacy and crisp and the whites are set.
3 min - 4
Spoon the rice and beans onto 2 plates, top with 2 eggs each and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Add your ready made pico de gallo (see the base recipe), the sliced avocado and a lime wedge. Eat straight away.
Tips
- Make sure the oil is hot before the eggs go in. A hot pan gives crisp, bubbly edges and a runny yolk.
- Cook the eggs until the whites are fully set if serving to young children, pregnant women or older people.
- Add a splash of hot sauce or a spoonful of salsa macha for more kick.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Keep any leftover rice and beans, cooled within 1 hour, in the fridge for up to 1 day and reheat only once until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What does estrellados mean?
Huevos estrellados means fried eggs, literally star shaped eggs, because the sunny side up yolk resembles a star. Rice with a fried egg is a classic everyday Mexican meal.
Can I use leftover rice?
Yes, as long as the rice was cooled within 1 hour and kept in the fridge for no more than 1 day. Reheat it until steaming hot all the way through, and only once.
Can I make this vegan?
Swap the eggs for fried tofu slices or seasoned sweetcorn. The rice, beans and pico de gallo are already vegan.
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GFNFDouble 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.