Mexican Egg Skillet

Name: Mexican Egg Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 bell pepper (large, diced); 0.5 red onion (medium, diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 eggs (large); 0.25 cup heavy cream; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 4 low-carb tortillas (large); 1 avocado (large, sliced); 0.5 cup mild salsa; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

A robust one-pan breakfast-for-dinner featuring fluffy scrambled eggs cooked with bell peppers and onions, seasoned with bold Mexican spices, and served with avocado and a fresh salsa on low-carb tortillas.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.29/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Pescatarian
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper (large, diced)
0.5 red onion (medium, diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
8 eggs (large)
0.25 cup heavy cream
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 low-carb tortillas (large)
1 avocado (large, sliced)
0.5 cup mild salsa
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and diced red onion, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist.
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the eggs. If desired, you can place the skillet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Warm the low-carb tortillas according to package directions. Serve the egg skillet directly from the pan, or spoon onto plates. Garnish with sliced avocado, prepared mild salsa, and optional chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with warmed low-carb tortillas on the side.

Notes

Adjust the amount of chili powder to your family's preferred spice level. A bit of fresh jalapeño can be added for extra heat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 460
Protein: 24.5 g
Carbohydrates: 15.8 g
Fat: 36.1 g
Fiber: 6.2 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 14.5 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 410 mg