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Huevos a la Mexicana—scrambled eggs with diced tomatoes, onions, and herbs—are served on a white plate and garnished with a sprig of parsley. A fork and cilantro are in the background.
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Huevos a la Mexicana (Mexican Scrambled Eggs)

Huevos a la Mexicana are Mexican-style scrambled eggs made with fresh tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño. A simple, flavorful breakfast ready in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 195kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil.
  • Add the jalapeno, tomato, onion, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir frequently.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and pinch of ground cumin.
  • Lower the heat, and add the eggs to the pan.
  • Stir frequently and gently until the eggs are cooked.
  • About 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve with tortillas and salsa.

Notes

If you do not like spicy food, try using a roasted poblano peppers or diced green pepper. 
For those of you who like it spicier, add 1 ½ jalapeños or 1 serrano pepper. 
Use 10 egg whites instead of whole eggs. 

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 8.9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.3mg