Tortilla de Espinazo

Tortilla de Espinazo is a delightful low-carb Mexican breakfast dish featuring tender pork spine cooked to perfection and combined with eggs and spices. This hearty meal is packed with flavor and is perfect for starting your day on a nutritious note.

Ingredients

• Pork spine (espinazo) - 300 grams
• Eggs - 4 large
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lime - 1, juiced

Steps

1. In a pot, add the pork spine with enough water to cover it. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool slightly before shredding the meat.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the shredded pork spine to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Cook for another 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with lime juice and chopped cilantro. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the pork and let cook for about 3-4 minutes until the eggs are set, stirring gently.
5. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 270 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High protein content supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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