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Migas (Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs & Tortillas)

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Quick Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

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What You Need

1
cup green (tomatillo) salsa
2
plum tomatoes, diced
6
corn tortillas (6-inch), halved, cut into thin strips
12
EGGS, beaten
1/2
cup queso fresco, crumbled

Here’s How

  1. COAT 12-inch nonstick skillet with ovenproof handle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. ADD salsa and tomatoes; cook and stir 2 minutes. ADD tortilla strips; stir to coat. COOK 1 minute.
  2. POUR eggs over mixture in skillet. As eggs begin to set, GENTLY PULL the eggs across the pan with an inverted turner, forming large soft curds. CONTINUE cooking - pulling, lifting and folding eggs - until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly.
  3. SPRINKLE cheese over eggs. BROIL 6 inches from heat until cheese softens, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Enjoy

Insider Info

    • To make handle ovenproof, wrap it completely in aluminum foil.
    • Substitute: Queso fresco is a fresh crumbly Mexican cheese. A fresh goat cheese or a mild feta can be substituted.

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      Nutrition Information

      Per Serving

      Excellent Source: protein, folate and choline

      Good Source: vitamin A, calcium and iron

      calories: 255
      total fat: 14g
      saturated fat: 5g
      polyunsaturated fat: 2g
      monounsaturated fat: 5g
      cholesterol: 384mg
      sodium: 424mg
      carbohydrates: 16g
      dietary fiber: 2g
      protein: 17g
      vitamin A: 803.0IU
      vitamin D: 84.4IU
      folate: 79.9mcg
      calcium: 191.7mg
      iron: 2.5mg
      choline: 254.2mg

      vitamin C: 8.6mg
      vitamin E: 1.7IU
      trans fat: 0g
      sugars: 3g
      potassium: 237.0mg
      magnesium: 34.3mg
      selenium: 32.3mcg
      phosphorus: 333.4mg
      vitamin B12: 1.0mcg
      vitamin K: 2.2mcg
      vitamin B6: 0.3mg
      copper: 0.1mg
      vitamin B1 - thiamin: 0.1mg
      manganese: 0.2mg
      zinc: 1.9mg
      vitamin B2 - riboflavin: 0.5mg
      vitamin B3 - niacin: 4.0mg
      omega 3: 0.2g
      omega 6: 1.9g

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