Description
The recipe is very simple and you can use either fresh, frozen or canned green beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g or 1 lb. fresh green beans*, cut into even size pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 chiles or as desired, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil, more if needed
- 4 medium eggs, lightly beaten
- *Cut ends off fresh green beans first.If fresh are not available use frozen. To defrost the frozen green beans place in a large bowl and cover with cool water until defrosted. Additionally canned beans can be used. Drain, and rinse once with cool water before using.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan, once warm saute the onions until soft. Next add the chiles, cook for 2 minutes then add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
- Add the green beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook until green beans are to desired texture.
- Once green beans are to desired texture pour the lightly beaten eggs into the pan.
- Stir and cook until eggs have cooked through. Try not to over cook or burn the eggs, as this will give the dish a bitter taste.
- Serve with refried beans, tortillas and salsa of choice. Additionally they can be served as a side dish to any Mexican meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins