Description
This Tex-Mex Migas recipe is a quick and flavorful breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs mixed with crushed tortilla chips, fresh veggies like tomatoes and jalapeños, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Served with warm tortillas, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and salsa, it makes a satisfying and vibrant start to your day.
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ to 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed and diced
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup crumbled tortilla chips
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
For Serving
- 4 tortillas, warmed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges
- Homemade Salsa or Tomatillo Salsa
Instructions
- Heat vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, chopped garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and release their flavors.
- Add eggs and chips: Pour in the beaten eggs and add the crumbled tortilla chips to the skillet. Stir continuously to scramble the eggs evenly with the vegetables and chips, ensuring a combined texture.
- Incorporate cheese and finish: Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and continue cooking just until the cheese melts and the eggs are fully cooked but still moist. Remove the skillet from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Garnish and serve: Divide the migas evenly between two plates. Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro on top. Serve immediately with warm tortillas, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and your choice of homemade or store-bought tomatillo salsa.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are calculated for half of the recipe excluding the serving accompaniments like tortillas and avocado.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño according to your heat preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortilla chips and tortillas.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
