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

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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.

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Questions

What should Huevos Pericos look like when it is ready?

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

Can I make Huevos Pericos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Huevos Pericos 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.

Is Huevos Pericos vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp butter and 4 eggs large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Huevos Pericos contain eggs?

Yes: 4 eggs large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Huevos Pericos?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 220 calories, with 14 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 320 mg sodium.

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