Huevos Revueltos con Loroco

Name: Huevos Revueltos con Loroco
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 8 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup loroco flowers (fresh or frozen); 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 corn tortillas, warmed

Scrambled eggs with loroco, a unique Salvadoran flower with a delicate asparagus-like flavor. A protein-packed breakfast with authentic Central American flair.

20 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

SalvadoranBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

8 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup loroco flowers (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 corn tortillas, warmed

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Sauté 1/2 thinly sliced onion for 2 minutes until softened.
3

Add 1/2 cup loroco flowers (fresh or frozen) and cook for 1 minute, stirring gently.
4

Pour in 8 beaten eggs and stir slowly and gently for 4 to 5 minutes until soft curds form. Do not overcook.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste.
6

Serve immediately with 8 warmed corn tortillas on the side.

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What is Huevos Revueltos con Loroco?

Scrambled eggs with loroco, a unique Salvadoran flower with a delicate asparagus-like flavor. A protein-packed breakfast with authentic Central American flair. This reference files it under Salvadoran breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Huevos Revueltos con Loroco dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Huevos Revueltos con Loroco 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 Revueltos con Loroco vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp butter and 8 eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Huevos Revueltos con Loroco?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 12 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 420 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Huevos Revueltos con Loroco?

Refrigerate what is left of Huevos Revueltos con Loroco within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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