Mexican Scrambled Eggs (Migas)
These Mexican scrambled eggs, also known as migas, are easy to make and have fabulous flavor. Soft corn tortillas provide unexpected flavor and texture to the egg mixture.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 soft corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chopped tomato
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 4 large eggs, well beaten
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the tortilla strips until they are lightly browned. Transfer the tortilla strips to paper towels to drain and wipe out the pan, leaving about 1 teaspoon of oil.3 tbsp vegetable oil | 4 soft corn tortillas
- Place the skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the chopped tomato, onion, and jalapeño pepper and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return the tortilla strips to the skillet.2 tbsp butter | 1/2 cup chopped tomato | 1/4 cup chopped onion | 1 small jalapeño pepper
- Pour beaten eggs into the skillet over the tortilla strips and vegetables and cook until the eggs set, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.4 large eggs | salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 14gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 402mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 965IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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