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Mexican Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Kick your mornings up a notch with this spicy interpretation of a breakfast staple—Mexican Scrambled Eggs!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 fresh eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1/2 Jalapeño sliced (optional)
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons Creme Fraiche
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together.
- Heat the olive oil on medium-high in a nonstick skillet. Add the green onions, garlic, and peppers. Sauté for 5-8 minutes.
- Add the sliced jalapeños and whisked egg with a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently push the eggs into the center, letting them scramble.
- Once the eggs are almost cooked, turn off the heat. Add a dollop of crème fraîche, and gently stir it together. Serve with the cilantro leaves on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
334mg
(111%)
Sodium
196mg
(8%)
Potassium
315mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2610IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 334mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2610IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.