RECIPESPRODUCTSPANTRYSHOPPING
Cooklist AI

Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs Fiesta

A delightful Tex-Mex twist on scrambled eggs. This quick and delicious dish combines fluffy eggs with crunchy tortilla chips, jalapeño, tomato, and melted cheese, serving as the perfect Mexican-style breakfast or brunch.
4
21 min
TOTAL TIME
332
CALORIES
$1.01
PER SERVING
Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs Fiesta
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Red Bell Pepper
1 small red bell pepper
diced
Jalapeño Pepper
1 whole jalapeño pepper
diced
Vegetable Oil
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Onion
1 small onion
diced
Eggs
4 large eggs
lightly beaten
Tomato
1 medium tomato
diced
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Spicy Chili Flakes
spicy chili flakes
for serving
Tortilla Chips
2 cups tortilla chips
lightly crushed
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Directions
7 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
11 min
COOK TIME
21 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add the diced jalapeño, red bell pepper, and onion, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
In the meantime, lightly beat the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.
3
Stir the diced tomato into the pan with the sautéed vegetables, cooking for another 2 minutes.
4
Pour in the beaten eggs and let them cook for about 30 seconds before stirring.
5
Continue to cook the eggs, gently stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until the eggs are just set.
6
Stir in the lightly crushed tortilla chips and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, combining well with the eggs and vegetables.
7
Serve the Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs Fiesta with a sprinkle of spicy chili flakes on top and your favorite hot sauce on the side.
Health Info
Macros
16g
CARBS
24g
FAT
13g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
22 Recipes for Egg Scramble
Effortless Gourmet Scrambled Eggs
5
6 min
1
Effortless Gourmet Scrambled Eggs
Black Pepper Scrambled Eggs Stir-Fry with Tomatoes and Scallions
10
25 min
4
Black Pepper Scrambled Eggs Stir-Fry with Tomatoes and Scallions
Morning Fiesta: Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortilla Strips
13
16 min
4
Morning Fiesta: Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortilla Strips
Savory Venezuelan Breakfast Scrambled Eggs
10
25 min
2
Savory Venezuelan Breakfast Scrambled Eggs
Mexican Scrambled Egg Sandwiches
9
13 min
4
Mexican Scrambled Egg Sandwiches
Scrambled Eggs with Herbed Croutons
9
25 min
3,764
Scrambled Eggs with Herbed Croutons
Scrambled Egg Muffins
8
50 min
69
Scrambled Egg Muffins
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta
7
10 min
12
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta
Frequently Asked Questions
How many eggs and how much milk do I need for scrambled eggs?
What kind of pan and spatula should I use for scrambled eggs?
How do I season my scrambled eggs?
How do I cook my scrambled eggs?
How do I make my scrambled eggs fluffy?