Mexican Scramble

Wake up your mornings with a vibrant and flavorful Mexican Scramble! This quick and easy breakfast recipe combines fluffy, seasoned scrambled eggs with a medley of fresh and colorful ingredients like sautéed red bell peppers, onions, juicy cherry tomatoes, and hearty black beans. Infused with warm spices like cumin and paprika, and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, creamy avocado slices, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this dish captures the zest of classic Mexican flavors. Perfect for serving with warm tortillas, it makes a versatile meal that works for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with protein, this one-pan wonder is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 1 seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup (rinsed and drained) black beans
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 sliced avocado
• 4 small (optional, for serving) tortillas

Directions

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk them together with the milk until combined. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the cherry tomatoes and black beans. Cook for another 2 minutes to warm through.

Step 5

Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet, spreading them evenly across the pan.

Step 6

Sprinkle the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the egg mixture.

Step 7

Using a spatula, gently fold the eggs as they cook, combining them with the vegetables. Continue to stir until the eggs are fully set but still tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the scramble. Cover the skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Step 9

Top with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado.

Step 10

Serve immediately with warm tortillas on the side, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1006.9 grams (1006.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1411

Total Fat 75.00g	96%
Saturated Fat 27.70g	139%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 1179mg	393%
Sodium 2927mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 110.90g	40%
Dietary Fiber 18.60g	66%
Total Sugars 17.40g
Protein 71.40g	143%

Vitamin D 259IU	1295%
Calcium 837mg	64%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 1465mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 31.6%