Fiesta Egg Scramble
Brighten up your mornings with this vibrant Fiesta Egg Scramble, a delightful medley of fluffy eggs, crisp bell peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a hint of spice from optional jalapeños. Seasoned with smoky paprika and earthy cumin, this dish bursts with Tex-Mex flavor in every bite. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro, it's a quick, 20-minute recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even an easy dinner. Serve it alongside toast, avocado, or warm tortillas to make every meal a little celebration. Packed with protein and veggies, this colorful skillet scramble delivers deliciousness that's both wholesome and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk them together with the milk until well combined. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
If using jalapeño, stir it in and cook for an additional minute.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the whisked eggs into the skillet. Let the eggs cook undisturbed for about 1 minute to set slightly.
Using a spatula, gently scramble the eggs, folding them into the vegetables. Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Continue cooking and gently stirring until the eggs are just set, about 3-4 minutes.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the scramble. Let the residual heat melt the cheese.
Garnish the dish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately. Pair with toast, avocado slices, or warmed tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 561 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 453 mg | 10% | |
*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.
