Description
Switch up your breakfast routine with these flavorful tacos loaded with eggs, green chilies, cheese, and cilantro lime crema.
Ingredients
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Egg, Green Chile, and Cheese Filling
- 3 whole eggs + 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 of a 4-ounce (113 g) can diced green chiles (save the rest for the crema)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper and hot sauce, to taste
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, plus extra for topping
- 4 corn tortillas
Cilantro Lime Crema
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 of a 4-ounce (113 g) can diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cilantro Lime Crema
- Add Greek yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, green chiles, cilantro, honey, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Make the Scrambled Egg Filling
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg white, milk, green chiles, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce until fully combined.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and gently stir with a rubber spatula, continuously folding the eggs until they are cooked to your preferred consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
3. Warm the Tortillas
- Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or until pliable. Alternatively, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds.
4. Assemble the Tacos
- Divide the egg filling evenly between the 4 tortillas.
- Drizzle with cilantro lime crema and sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Dairy-Free Option: Use almond or oat milk and swap out the cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
Storage: Store leftover egg mixture separately and reheat before assembling the tacos.
Tortilla Options: Use flour tortillas if preferred, or low-carb tortillas for a keto-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 290mg