Southwestern-style huevos rancheros
2
Points®
Total time: 18 min • Prep: 3 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 1 • Difficulty: Easy
Spice up your mornings with this delicious Mexican-inspired egg recipe. Simple to prepare and ready in just under 20 minutes, these ordinary eggs are elevated with a dash of chili powder, creamy cheese, a warm tortilla and some zesty salsa. Easy for one, this recipe can be multiplied to serve as many as you like. Try it on a busy weekday or make is as the star of a weekend brunch buffet. Provide a few salsa options for guests such as traditional, salsa verde, mango salsa and a charred tomato salsa. The options are endless and the flavors just grow with each option. Fresh pico also makes a wonderful topping. Kids will enjoy the Tex-Mex familiarity.
Ingredients
Scallions
2 medium, thinly sliced
Egg
1 large egg(s)
Egg whites
3 large
Chili powder
¼ tsp
Shredded fat free Cheddar cheese
¼ cup(s)
Corn tortilla
1 tortilla(s), small, (6-inch) warmed
Salsa
3 Tbsp
Instructions
1
Spray a medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring frequently, just until softened, about 2 minutes.
2
Whisk together the egg, egg whites, and chili powder in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet and sprinkle with the cheddar. Cook, stirring, until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
3
Spoon the eggs on the tortilla and top with the salsa. Yields 1 filled tortilla per serving.
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