Corn-Tortilla and Egg Scramble

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Add a Southwestern twist to your morning scrambled eggs with torn corn tortillas; add chile and tomato for flavor as well as lively color.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 6 corn tortillas, torn into small pieces

  • ½ white onion, diced small (1 cup)

  • 1 large poblano chile, seeded and diced small (1 cup)

  • 1 medium tomato, diced small (1 cup)

  • coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 8 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

  • salsa or hot sauce (optional), for serving

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add tortillas and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard 1/3 of the oil from skillet. Add onion and chile and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and cook until it begins to break down, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Add eggs, tortillas, and cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until eggs are set, about 3 minutes. Serve with salsa or hot sauce if desired.

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Originally appeared: Everyday Food, September 2010

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