This is my take on an old family recipe from my grandmother who had to feed eight kids on a budget. Crisp, fried tortillas meet fluffy, creamy eggs. You can add salsa or some left over taco meat to the scramble if you wish! Garnish it with pickled red onions, avocado, salsa, or just eat it plain. This is a comfort food that brings me back home.
Eggs and Tortillas Recipe
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Nutrition: 200 calories per serving
14.6 g Fat
10.6 g Carbs
7.5 g Protein
Ingredients
1 egg
1 yellow corn tortilla
Splash of cream
Pat of butter
1/2 tsp corn oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional additional ingredients
1-2 oz carnitas or barbacoa (+40-50 calories)
1 tbsp salsa (red or green!) (+15 calories)
1 oz queso fresco (80 calories)
Instructions
1. Heat butter and oil in a skillet and spread so bottom of pan is coated.
2. Tear tortilla into bite-size pieces and toss into pan. Once crisp on one side, flip to fry the other side.
3. When both sides are crisp, pour beaten eggs, already seasoned with desired salt and pepper, over the fried tortillas and immediately fold until eggs are completely cooked.
4. Serve immediately.
Variations
Follow steps 1-2, then add carnitas or barbacoa. The tortillas will absorb the flavor of the meat. Whisk salsa into beaten eggs. Pour eggs over fried tortillas and meat and fold until cooked. Serve topped with queso fresco.