Easy Mexican Migas Recipe

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.

Cut 5 tortillas into strips and set aside.

Slice 1/4 large white onion and set aside.

Slice red bell pepper into strips.

Slice mushrooms evenly.

Wash and chop spinach to cook quicker.

Beat 5 eggs well, adding a splash of water for fluffiness.

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet until it boils at the edges.

Fry tortilla strips in the hot oil until brown, then remove and salt them.

Add onions to the skillet and cook until translucent.

Add sliced mushrooms, red bell peppers, and spinach; cook for about a minute.

Add the beaten eggs to the skillet; mix in tortilla strips either right away or when eggs are almost done.

Plate the migas and add cheese on top if desired.

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