Vegetarian Mexican Eggs

Start your day with a vibrant and satisfying twist on breakfast with this Vegetarian Mexican Eggs recipe—a protein-packed dish bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly scrambled eggs are cooked with a medley of sautéed onions, red bell peppers, jalapeños, and juicy cherry tomatoes, enhanced by smoky cumin and paprika for a rich, aromatic base. Black beans add a hearty touch, while a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro finishes everything with a creamy and herbaceous flair. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for brunch or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve these Mexican-inspired scrambled eggs with a wedge of lime for a zesty edge—perfect for satisfying your craving for healthy and flavorful comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole lime, wedged
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and beat thoroughly with a fork. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the diced red bell pepper and the chopped jalapeño, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Add the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Mix in the rinsed black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine all ingredients well.

Step 7

Reduce heat to low and pour the beaten eggs over the vegetable mixture in the skillet.

Step 8

Gently stir and fold the eggs with a spatula, cooking slowly to scramble until they are softly set but still creamy, around 5-7 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the scrambled eggs with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for a fresh squeeze of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1267.3

Total Fat 79.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1176.5mg	0%
Sodium 2434.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 70.6g	0%

Vitamin D 240IU	0%
Calcium 793.9mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 2065.5mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 24.9%