Fast and Easy Mexican Scrambled Eggs
Start your day with a burst of flavor by making these Fast and Easy Mexican Scrambled Eggs! Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, this recipe combines fluffy, perfectly scrambled eggs with vibrant ingredients like juicy tomatoes, sautéed onion, and a touch of spicy jalapeño. Infused with bold seasonings like cumin and finished with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, these scrambled eggs bring classic Mexican-inspired flavors to your table in under 20 minutes. Serve them as-is or pile them into warm tortillas for an irresistible breakfast taco experience. Whether you're craving something hearty yet simple or looking to spice up your morning routine, these Mexican scrambled eggs are sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced tomato
- 0.5 small, diced jalapeño (optional)
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 small tortillas (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl and whisk them together with the milk (if using). Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the diced tomato, jalapeño (if using), and minced garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the whisked eggs into the skillet. Let the eggs cook for about 30 seconds without stirring.
Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs and vegetables together, cooking and stirring frequently until the eggs are softly scrambled.
Sprinkle in the salt, ground black pepper, and cumin, and stir to combine.
Once the eggs are fully cooked but still moist, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and let it melt for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with warm tortillas on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
882 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 776 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 2649 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
