Migas
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Migas
Description
The Migas recipe brings together a medley of fresh ingredients starting with sautéed red onion, tomato, jalapeño, and garlic in olive oil. Beaten eggs are then added to the skillet along with crumbled tortilla chips, which provide a crisp texture within the creamy scrambled eggs. Jack cheese folded in as the eggs cook adds a mild creaminess and melts into the mixture. Once finished, the dish is garnished with chopped cilantro for a fresh herbal note.
This rendition balances spicy, creamy, and savory flavors, making it an enjoyable breakfast or brunch option. The dish is served alongside charred tortillas that can be used for scooping and complemented by avocado slices and a squeeze of lime to add brightness. Salsa, whether homemade or tomatillo-based, completes the meal with a tangy kick.
The recipe is straightforward, with a quick cook time, relying on the interplay of fresh vegetables, eggs, and crunchy chips for textural contrast. Seasoning with sea salt and pepper adjusts the overall balance. Migas offers a practical way to use leftover chips combined with fresh produce and eggs for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 Roma tomato cored and diced
- ½ to 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
- 1 garlic finely chopped, clove
- 5 egg beaten
- ¼ cup tortilla chips crumbled
- ½ cup jack cheese shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
for serving
- 4 tortillas charred
- avocado slices
- lime wedges
- salsa homemade or tomatillo
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, tomato, jalapeño, garlic, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, and several grinds of fresh pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add the eggs and crumbled chips and stir to scramble. Stir in cheese and remove from the skillet.
- Sprinkle with cilantro, season to taste with more salt and pepper, and serve with tortillas, avocado slices, lime wedges, and salsa.
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