Whole30 Mexican Eggs

Start your day with a vibrant, protein-packed breakfast with these Whole30 Mexican Eggs, a flavorful and nutritious one-pan recipe perfect for those following the Whole30 program or simply seeking a wholesome meal. This dish combines soft, creamy scrambled eggs with a medley of sautéed onions, bell peppers, jalapeño, tomatoes, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. Finished with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of tangy lime, and creamy sliced avocado, these Mexican eggs are rich in both taste and nutrients. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or even a light dinner—all without compromising on flavor or your dietary goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 medium, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 small, seeds removed and diced jalapeño
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, diced tomatoes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
• 1 medium lime
• 1 ripe, sliced avocado

Directions

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl and whisk them thoroughly until combined. Set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño to the skillet, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for an additional minute.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes to the mixture and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.

Step 6

Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another minute to allow the spices to bloom.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs, folding them over the vegetables until they are softly scrambled and just set.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the eggs.

Step 10

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the eggs for a zesty finish.

Step 11

Serve the Mexican eggs hot, topped with sliced avocado on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	866.6

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 1116mg	0%
Sodium 1630.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 43.6g	0%

Vitamin D 246IU	0%
Calcium 274.3mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1578.6mg	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: 62.4%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 17.6%