The perfect Mexican Scrambled Eggs HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA RECIPE

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: none

Bell pepper provides sweetness without the heat.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Add 1/4 cup of water to a pan and a little salt, then bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 1 tomato cut into squares, 1.5 tablespoons of onion, and jalapeño (seeds removed).

Set the heat to low-medium and let the vegetables cook in the water until almost consumed.

In a bowl, crack 2 eggs and add about 1/4 cup of water, salt, and black pepper.

Whisk the eggs to incorporate air until bubbles form on top for fluffiness.

Once the vegetables are cooked, add the egg mixture to the pan.

Let the eggs cook in the water until scrambled and fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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