Huevos a la Mexicana

Huevos a la Mexicana is a classic Mexican breakfast dish made with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. A flavorful and easy dish to start the day!

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Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: Servings

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Hervé

Cost: $4-6

Equipment

Skillet For cooking the eggs and vegetables
Mixing bowl For whisking eggs
Spatula For stirring and scrambling
Knife For chopping ingredients
Cutting board For preparing ingredients

Ingredients

4 eggs beaten
1 medium tomato diced
1/4 cup white onion finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 tsp salt to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup cilantro chopped, for garnish
4 corn tortillas for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

Dice the tomato, finely chop the onion and jalapeño, and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Cook the Vegetables

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and jalapeño, and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
Stir in the diced tomato and cook for another 2 minutes.

Cook the Eggs

Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and let them cook for a few seconds without stirring.
Gently stir the eggs, folding them into the vegetable mixture until they are fully cooked but still soft.

Serve

Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with warm corn tortillas on the side.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Huevos a la Mexicana

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 320mg107%

Sodium 350mg15%

Potassium 350mg10%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 800IU16%

Vitamin C 25mg30%

Calcium 80mg8%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.