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Huevos a la Mexicana
Huevos a la Mexicana is a classic Mexican breakfast that's simple, and yet, so satisfying. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, including sautéed vegetables, and under 15 minutest to prepare, this healthy, flavorful dish is a perfect way to start your day. Whether you're making a quick weekday breakfast or pairing it with refried beans and tortillas for a heartier meal, this recipe is a versatile and delicious option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 small roma tomatoes
- 2 Serrano peppers
- ¼ small onion
- 1 tablespoon neutral-tasting oil
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon diced cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dice the serranos, tomatoes and onions into small pieces.
- Add oil to a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the diced serranos and onion. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add tomato and sauté until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, crack eggs into a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
- Use a fork or whisk to whip the eggs until mixed.
- Lower heat to medium low.
- Pour the eggs over the veggies in the pan.
- Stir the eggs and the veggies together until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Garnish with freshly diced cilantro and serve.
- Serve this Mexican scramble by itself, with a side of refried beans, or inside of warm tortillas for breakfast tacos or burritos. It is also great garnished with queso fresco or slices of avocado and a fresh salsa.
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Notes
- Use jalapeños instead of serrano peppers for a milder result or a mix of the two.
- Add some extra, amazing flavor by substituting the oil for bacon fat.
- Some people also like to use butter instead of oil to sauté their veggies and eggs.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5.5g
(2%)
Protein
12.2g
(24%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3.8g
(19%)
Cholesterol
327mg
(109%)
Sodium
420mg
(18%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
3.7g
(7%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 3.7g | 7% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.