Authentic Migas Breakfast Recipe
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Authentic Migas Breakfast Recipe
Description
The Authentic Migas Breakfast Recipe starts by frying cut corn tortillas in oil until crisp, creating a crunchy base. Onions and jalapeño are then softened along with chopped tomato, adding moisture and a fresh, slightly spicy flavor. Eggs whisked with water, salt, and pepper are poured over the tortilla and vegetable mixture, cooking gently until set but still tender.
This preparation balances crispy and soft textures, with the eggs binding the mixture and complementing the seasoned vegetables and fried tortillas. The dish has moderate heat from jalapeño and brightness from tomato, giving it a familiar Southwest taste profile.
Migas are best served immediately and can be garnished or accompanied by salsa, hot sauce, or other preferred toppings, making it a flavorful and comforting start to the day.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 corn tortillas Cut into squares or the shape of your choice.
- ¼ onion finely chopped, medium, about ⅓ cup
- 1 jalapeño no seeds, finely chopped, large
- 1 Roma tomato finely chopped, large or about ⅓ cup of any tomato
- 4 egg large
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus a pinch for the veggies
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus a pinch for the veggies
- 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium nonstick frying pan, heat oil on an over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the corn tortillas and fry just until crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and set aside.
- In same frying pan, add the onion and jalapeño. Cook on medium-high heat until they start to soften up. About 1 minute.
- Add the tomato and cook for another minute. Season the veggies with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- While the veggies are cooking, add the eggs to a bowl, season with salt, pepper and add water. Whisk with a fork until smooth.
- Lower the heat to medium, add crispy tortillas back in the pan and the egg mixture, and let sit for about 30 seconds or until it starts to set on the bottom. Gently stir to mix the eggs with the tortillas and veggies.
- Cook eggs until set or they reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, add salsa, hot sauce and any other desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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