Huevos Pericos

Name: Huevos Pericos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 4 eggs large eggs; 1 medium tomato, diced; 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/16 tsp black pepper

Soft, creamy scrambled eggs mixed with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. A traditional Colombian breakfast with vibrant flavor and color.

20 minEasyServes 2220 cal/serving

ColombianBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

4 eggs large eggs
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp butter
1/8 tsp salt
1/16 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Whisk 4 eggs large eggs together in a bowl with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/16 tsp black pepper until well combined.
2

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
3

Add 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.
4

Pour in the whisked large eggs and let sit for 20-30 seconds, then gently scramble, pushing cooked portions to the center.
5

When the large eggs are almost set, add the 1 medium diced tomato and stir gently to combine.
6

Cook for another 30 seconds until the large eggs are creamy and just set.
7

Remove from heat, fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Huevos Pericos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Huevos Pericos keep?

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

Can I halve or double Huevos Pericos?

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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