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

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).

Questions

How long does Huevos a la Mexicana keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Huevos a la Mexicana?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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