2. Huevos A La Mexicana (Mexican Scrambled Eggs)
What are huevos a la Mexicana?
Huevos a la Mexicana is a popular breakfast food dish from Mexico. It’s made by sautéing vegetables like onions and tomatoes along with jalapenos and cilantro for a protein-packed and heart healthy breakfast. Think of Huevos a la Mexicana as an upgraded and healthier version of regular scrambled eggs. Huevos a la Mexicana is commonly served with a few sides like beans, a nopal (cactus) salad, queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), tortillas, avocados and salsa.
What vegetables are used in Huevos a la Mexicana?
Huevos a la Mexicana is traditionally made with tomatoes, onions, jalapeno or serrano peppers, and cilantro. However, it’s completely adjustable to your liking. Veggies like poblano peppers, bell peppers, nopales, zucchini, and mushrooms would work just as well.
How to make huevos a la Mexicana?
Ingredients:
Optional Sides and Garnishes:
Directions:
Heat oil on a large nonstick skillet over medium flame, add onions, and cook until they’ve slightly browned. Then, add tomato, jalapeno or serrano pepper, and garlic. Continue to sauté until the tomatoes become tender and lose some of their juice. Add in the eggs, cilantro, and spices. Scramble the eggs until they’re fully cooked. Serve with your favorite sides.
3. Turkey Bacon and Veggie Egg Bites
What are egg bites?
Egg bites are the perfect to-go breakfast if you’re always on the go. They’re made by mixing protein-packed eggs, veggies, light turkey bacon, greens, and spices. Think of them as a miniature omelet you can make beforehand, pop into the microwave, and take anywhere. And there is no special equipment you need to make them! Our recipe uses small muffin tins to perfectly portion the egg bites. Also, the recipe is completely customizable to your liking and can be made plant based by using substitutes.
Are egg bites gluten free?
Our egg bite recipe is 100% gluten free. We used Full Circle Uncured Turkey Bacon, Full Circle Olive Oil Spray, and Stater Bros. Shredded Cheddar Cheese in this recipe, which are all gluten free. However, we always recommend you double-check each ingredient you use to make sure it’s gluten free.
Can you freeze egg bites?
Absolutely! Egg bites are a great breakfast to food freeze and quickly reheat when you’re ready to eat them. Before you freeze the egg bites, allow them to completely cool and store them in either an air-tight container or zipper freezer bag.
How to make egg bites?
Ingredients:
Optional Garnishes:
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Farenhieght, spray a 12 count muffin tin with the oil cooking spray, and set aside. In a large bowl and whisk the eggs, half and half, salt, pepper, and spices together until well combined. Add the diced tomatoes, green onions, spinach, cheese, and turkey bacon; and combine by stirring with a large spoon. Scoop equal amounts of the egg mixture to each muffin cup and bake until they’re set, golden, and puffed (about 15 to 18 minutes). Egg bites will deflate after they cool.
Now that you’ve got some healthy recipes to start your day off strong, continue eating well and check out our tips for easy and healthy meal prepping blog for your lunch.
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