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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.

20 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

MexicanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 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. 7

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

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