Migas como las de Tepito - Los Consejos de la Jefa

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while stale bread can reduce waste.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped tortillas and fry until crispy, about 3-4 minutes

Stir in chopped onion and jalapeño; cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes

Add diced tomato and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes

Whisk eggs in a bowl; season with salt and pepper

Pour eggs into the skillet; gently scramble until just set, about 2-3 minutes

Remove from heat and stir in cheese and cilantro

Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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