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southwest breakfast scramble
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southwest breakfast scramble

This southwest breakfast scramble combines softly cooked eggs with black beans and crunchy tortilla strips for a textured morning dish. Melted butter gently cooks the eggs to a tender finish, while salsa and cheese infuse layers of savory, tangy, and mild heat flavors. Fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal note to the mix. This scramble offers a hearty start to the day, blending protein and fiber with a satisfying crunch from the tortilla pieces.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 49663 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, International, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 egg $1.35, large
  • 2 Tbsp butter $0.15
  • 1 oz. can black beans $1.19
  • 2-3 cups tortilla strips $0.63
  • 1 cup salsa $0.99
  • 1 cup cheese $1.20, shredded
  • 1 handful cilantro $0.17, fresh
  • salt $0.05, to taste
  • black pepper $0.05, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Drain the black beans and rinse them briefly with water. Let them drain while you prepare the rest. Crack six eggs into a large bowl and lightly whisk them. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Once the butter is melted, pour the eggs into the skillet. Let them cook slowly over medium-low heat. As the bottom layer begins to set, use a spatula to drag the outside edges in towards the center, allowing the uncooked egg to run back into the empty space. Continue to gently move the eggs around in the skillet in this manner until they are about 75% set. The eggs will continue to cook as you add other ingredients, so you do not want to over cook them at this step. Season the eggs with salt and pepper if desired.
  3. Add the drained beans and 2-3 cups of tortilla strips to the skillet. Gently fold them into the eggs, breaking the tortilla strips into smaller pieces as you go. Spoon one cup of salsa over top of the egg mixture and then sprinkle one cup of shredded cheese over top.
  4. Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat up to medium. Allow the skillet to heat for five minutes, or until mostly heated through. While the skillet is heating, pull the cilantro leaves from the stems and give them a rough chop. Remove the lid and gently fold the ingredients in the skillet, so that the cheese gets a little mixed in and melts slightly. Sprinkle the cilantro over top and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 496.63kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 46.7g (16%) Protein 25.33g (51%) Fat 22.73g (35%) Sodium 1393.45mg (58%) Fiber 13.8g (55%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49663

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 496.63kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 46.7g 16%
Protein 25.33g 51%
Fat 22.73g 35%
Sodium 1393.45mg 58%
Fiber 13.8g 55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.