Mediterranean Diet Mexican Eggs

Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with these Mediterranean Diet Mexican Eggs—a vibrant fusion of bold Mexican flavors and wholesome Mediterranean ingredients. Perfectly cooked eggs nestled in a hearty skillet of sautéed red onions, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, and black beans, all seasoned with earthy cumin and a touch of cayenne for subtle spice. This one-pan dish is finished with tangy crumbled feta, aromatic cilantro, and creamy avocado slices, making it both nutritious and irresistible. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying option for two, paired beautifully with a squeeze of fresh lime. Perfect for those following a Mediterranean or plant-forward diet, this recipe is a flavorful way to start your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced red onion and red bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add diced fresh tomatoes and black beans to the skillet; stir in the ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes have softened slightly.

Step 6

Make four little wells in the tomato and bean mixture with the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Crack one egg into each well, then cover the skillet with a lid.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 11

Serve immediately with avocado slices on the side and lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1167.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1276.6

Total Fat 88.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 810.8mg	0%
Sodium 2928.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.2g
Protein 54.5g	0%

Vitamin D 176IU	0%
Calcium 696.6mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2184.2mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 23.6%