Description
A simple and nostalgic Mexican dish of green beans and scrambled eggs, perfect as a quick side dish or light meal.
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 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is warm, add the finely chopped onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped chiles to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and chopped tomatoes to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the pan and let the mixture cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour the beaten eggs over the green bean mixture. Stir gently to combine and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked and scrambled.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use fresh, frozen, or canned green beans with great results. Adjust the amount of chile to suit your spice preference, or omit it entirely for a milder dish. This dish pairs well with Mexican meals as an alternative to refried beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 185