Description
Southwest Egg Scramble is a vibrant and flavorful breakfast dish that combines fluffy eggs with colorful bell peppers, spicy jalapeños, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for lazy weekends or festive brunches, this dish is not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients to kickstart your day. Enjoy it hot alongside toast or wrapped in tortillas for an extra treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh jalapeños (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers, jalapeños, and onion into small pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft and translucent.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper; pour into the skillet over the veggies.
- Gently stir with a spatula as the eggs cook until just set but slightly runny.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted; remove from heat and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 250mg