This was delicious and easy however, the picture looks like the tortilla strips are crispy. I think the recipe omitted to remove them after frying and then return them at the end.
Migas con Salsa Verde
Enjoy this one-skillet dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Yield: Serves 4
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
28 Minutes
Total:
55 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 273
- Fat: 14.5g
- Saturated fat: 3.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 6.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrate: 20.3g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 278mg
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Sodium: 509mg
- Calcium: 115mg
Ingredients
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 6 tablespoons salsa verde
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
Preparation
- 1. Preheat broiler.
- 2. Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 10 minutes or until blackened. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly. Let stand for 10 minutes. Peel and chop.
- 3. Combine eggs, egg whites, cilantro, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add tortilla strips; sauté 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add roasted bell pepper and egg mixture; cook 2 1/2 minutes or until eggs are set, stirring occasionally. Divide egg mixture evenly among 4 plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons salsa and 1 tablespoon cheese.
Migas con Salsa Verde Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Breakfast/Brunch, Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Family
- CUISINE: Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Eggs
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Broil
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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