Description
Migas Recipe: Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortillas is a vibrant and delicious breakfast that combines fluffy scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but it also packs a flavorful punch that will energize your mornings. Perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely brunches, it can be easily customized to suit your taste. Whether you prefer it mild or spicy, and with your choice of toppings like avocado or hot sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and fry the tortilla strips until golden and crisp (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan, add the jalapeno, red bell pepper, and onion; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomato and pour in the lightly beaten eggs. Season with salt and pepper; gently mix as the eggs set.
- Once the egg mixture begins to firm up (about 2-3 minutes), fold in the crispy tortilla strips and cheese.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings like avocado slices or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 320mg