Migas
Eggs, cheese, and crispy fried tortillas combine to make this comforting and delicious dish, flavored with salsa and spices.
Servings : 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 to 4 low carb flour tortillas, cut into two-inch strips (you can also use corn tortillas)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped, ribs and seeds removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 to 10 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
- ½ cup tomato salsa
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped, leave some for garnish
- 1 Avocado, thinly sliced, for serving, optional
- 1 cup Chopped tomatoes for serving, optional
- ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Add tortilla strips to the hot oil and fry until crispy; about 4 minutes.
- Remove tortilla strips from the skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining vegetable oil to the same skillet and heat it up.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and jalapeno to the hot oil; cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- In the meantime, whisk together the eggs, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the eggs to the pan. Stir until everything is scrambled together; about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add salsa and stir.
- Add cheese and ⅔ of the chopped cilantro; stir to combine.
- Stir in the tortilla strips and cook for a minute, or until heated through.
- Remove from heat.
- Top Migas with cilantro, avocado slices, chopped tomatoes, and cotija cheese.
- Serve.
Notes
- NET CARBS: 7 g
- WW POINTS: Optional toppings are not included in the Points.
Nutrition
Calories: 252 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 33 mg | Sodium: 853 mg | Potassium: 417 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 1196 IU | Vitamin C: 38 mg | Calcium: 238 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 7 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.