Description
Spice up your mornings with these vibrant tacos!
Loaded with eggs, green chiles, cheese, and a zesty crema.
Ingredients
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- 4 whole eggs (4 whole eggs) whole eggs
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) milk
- 113 g (4 oz) diced green chiles
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Hot sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 113 g (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Salt
- pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.
- To make ahead, prepare the crema and egg filling separately and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitute your favorite cheese blend for the cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 180