Mediterranean Diet Mexican Eggs
Elevate your breakfast game with Mediterranean Diet Mexican Eggs, a vibrant, healthy twist on a classic dish. This one-pan recipe combines Mediterranean ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado with the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine, including black beans, cumin, and a hint of cayenne. Juicy tomatoes and diced red bell pepper create a flavorful base, while eggs are gently nestled into wells and cooked to perfection. The dish is crowned with crumbled feta cheese and fresh lime wedges for a zesty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this protein-packed breakfast is ideal for anyone embracing the Mediterranean diet while craving a spicy kick. Perfect for busy mornings or a weekend brunch, pair it with whole-grain toast for an irresistible, nutrient-rich start to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 whole, diced red onion
- 1 whole, diced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 medium, diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup, canned, rinsed and drained black beans
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 whole, sliced avocado
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole, cut into wedges lime
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced red onion and red bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add diced fresh tomatoes and black beans to the skillet; stir in the ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes have softened slightly.
Make four little wells in the tomato and bean mixture with the back of a spoon.
Crack one egg into each well, then cover the skillet with a lid.
Cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny, about 5 minutes. Adjust the time according to your preference for egg yolks.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with avocado slices on the side and lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 811 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 2928 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 697 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2184 mg | 46% | |
*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.
