Description
A simple and nostalgic Mexican dish of green beans and scrambled eggs, perfect as a quick side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 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 tbsp 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: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 185