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Huevo en Chile Verde
This Huevo en Chile Verde recipe features scrambled eggs simmered in salsa verde that's perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
- 2-3 jalapeno peppers, stems removed (remove the seeds if you don’t want it spicy)
- 1/2 cup water, plus more for cooking
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Add tomatillos and jalapenos to a small pot. Add water until the tops are completely covered.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 3 more minutes until the color of the tomatillos begins to deepen.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatillos and peppers to a large blender.
- Add 1/2 cup of water, cilantro, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and cook for a few minutes, moving them around occasionally to scramble them, until the eggs are firm and lightly browned.
- Add the salsa verde, reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Serve with warm tortillas and enjoy.
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Notes
- When scrambling the eggs, make sure to cook them fully. They should be firm and lightly browned in spots. No soft scrambling here!
- This dish is often served for breakfast and lunch/dinner. It’s a great protein-packed vegetarian meal that’s typically served with a side of refried beans and some corn or flour tortillas.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
372mg
(124%)
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
814IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 814IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.