Low Carb Ovos Mexidos

Elevate your breakfast game with this vibrant and flavor-packed recipe for Low Carb Ovos Mexidos, a keto-friendly take on classic scrambled eggs. Featuring fluffy eggs enriched with heavy cream and studded with sautéed red bell peppers, jalapeños, red onion, and juicy grape tomatoes, this dish is bursting with freshness and just the right hint of spice. A generous sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese adds a creamy, melty finish, while a garnish of fragrant cilantro keeps everything light and zesty. Ready in just 25 minutes, this protein-rich, low-carb breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches. Serve it on its own or pair it with avocado slices for a wholesome start to your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 6 pieces large eggs
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 whole red bell pepper
• 1 whole jalapeño pepper
• 0.5 whole red onion
• 8 pieces grape tomatoes
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Dice the red bell pepper, jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat), red onion, and halve the grape tomatoes.

Step 2

Chop the cilantro finely and set aside for garnish.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well blended. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the diced red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 6

Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until they are slightly softened.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and pour in the egg mixture. Allow the eggs to sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds to start setting.

Step 8

Gently stir the eggs with a spatula, cooking slowly and scraping the bottom of the skillet as they cook to ensure an even scramble.

Step 9

When the eggs are nearly done but still slightly runny, sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and fold it into the eggs.

Step 10

Continue cooking until the eggs are just set to your liking. Remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 11

Transfer the scrambled eggs to plates, garnish with the chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(635.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1119.3

Total Fat 90.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1207.9mg	0%
Sodium 2099.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 49.8g	0%

Vitamin D 240IU	0%
Calcium 435.7mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 977.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.6%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 9.5%