Huevos a la Mexicana

Huevos a la Mexicana is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. This dish is not only delicious but also a colorful start to your day, embodying the essence of Mexican cuisine.

Ingredients

• Eggs - 4 large
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Jalapeño - 1 small, finely chopped (adjust for spice preference)
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced (for serving)
• Corn tortillas - 4 (for serving)

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and jalapeño to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour the eggs into the skillet and gently scramble them with the vegetables, cooking until the eggs are just set, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and fold in the chopped cilantro.
7. Serve hot with sliced avocado and warm corn tortillas on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 370 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the eggs, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from the tomatoes and jalapeños.

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