Huevos a la Mexicana

Name: Huevos a la Mexicana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, beaten; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced; 1 serrano chile (or jalapeno), minced; 2 small roma tomatoes, seeded, diced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 corn tortillas (for serving), warmed

Scrambled eggs cooked with fresh tomato, white onion, and serrano chiles in the colors of the Mexican flag. A quick, vibrant breakfast that comes together in minutes.

20 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

MexicanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

4 large eggs, beaten
2 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
1 serrano chile (or jalapeno), minced
2 small roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
4 corn tortillas (for serving), warmed

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup finely diced white onion and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
3

Add 1 minced serrano chile (or jalapeno) and cook for 1 minute more.
4

Add 2 small seeded, diced roma tomatoes and cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Pour in the 4 beaten large eggs.
6

Gently fold the eggs with the vegetables, cooking over medium-low heat until just set and creamy, about 2 minutes. Do not overcook.
7

Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with 4 warmed corn tortillas (for serving).

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What is Huevos a la Mexicana?

Scrambled eggs cooked with fresh tomato, white onion, and serrano chiles in the colors of the Mexican flag. A quick, vibrant breakfast that comes together in minutes. This reference files it under Mexican breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

What should Huevos a la Mexicana look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until just set and creamy.

Why fold instead of stir in Huevos a la Mexicana?

Step 6 reads: "Gently fold the eggs with the vegetables, cooking over medium-low heat until just set and creamy, about 2 minutes." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 6 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

How hot is Huevos a la Mexicana?

Moderately. The heat in Huevos a la Mexicana comes from 1 serrano chile (or jalapeno), minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the serrano, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Huevos a la Mexicana keto-friendly?

A serving of Huevos a la Mexicana carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many calories are in Huevos a la Mexicana?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 280 calories, with 12 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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