Missy's Mexican Style Eggs

Wake up your mornings with Missy’s Mexican Style Eggs, a vibrant and flavorful take on classic scrambled eggs! Featuring a lively mix of sautéed red and green bell peppers, spicy jalapeño, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, this quick and easy breakfast is both satisfying and packed with Southwestern flair. Melty Mexican blend cheese adds richness, while fresh cilantro and a splash of lime brighten each bite. Served with creamy avocado, zesty salsa, and warm corn tortillas, this recipe creates a hearty, customizable breakfast perfect for two. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a colorful, protein-packed way to start your day right! Keywords: Mexican scrambled eggs, quick breakfast recipe, Southwest-style eggs, easy brunch ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup white onion
• 1 unit fresh jalapeño
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 unit avocado
• 4 units corn tortillas
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 1 unit lime

Directions

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them well. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Mix until combined and set aside.

Step 2

Dice the red and green bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño. Finely chop the cilantro and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.

Step 4

Add the diced peppers, onion, and jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly.

Step 5

Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet with the veggies. Gently stir and scramble until the eggs are cooked but still tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the eggs and allow it to melt. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 7

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.

Step 8

Slice the avocado and prepare lime wedges for serving.

Step 9

To serve, divide the scrambled eggs between two plates. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Step 10

Serve with avocado slices, salsa on the side, and warm tortillas for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1059.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1412.6

Total Fat 75.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 826.9mg	0%
Sodium 2800.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Protein 57.0g	0%

Vitamin D 166.2IU	0%
Calcium 742.7mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2230.0mg	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: 46.8%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 37.4%