Torta de Huevo -- A CLASSIC Lenten Meal for New Mexicans!!!

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Avocado adds creaminess while reducing dairy.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper provides sweetness without heat.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole grain adds fiber, corn is often less expensive.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: leeks

Green onion offers a milder flavor.

Heat canola oil on medium heat (about 350).

Separate egg whites into one bowl and beat with a mixer until soft peaks form.

Add oat flour and regular flour and gradually mix into whites.

Now add beaten egg yolks, and combine thoroughly.

Ladle one tablespoon of mixture into heated canola oil and fry for about 30-45 seconds, turn over and cook for another 30 seconds.

Remove from the oil and put onto a paper towel to drain.

Add to red chile sauce and serve with fresh pinto beans and quelites.

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