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A quintessential Tex-Mex breakfast featuring crispy, pan-fried corn tortilla strips scrambled with fluffy eggs, savory onions, spicy jalapeños, and gooey melted cheese. Served hot with fresh avocado and salsa, it's a hearty and flavorful start to any day, ready in just 20 minutes.
For 4 servings
Preparation (5 minutes)
Fry the Tortilla Strips (5 minutes)
Sauté Aromatics (3 minutes)
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A quintessential Tex-Mex breakfast featuring crispy, pan-fried corn tortilla strips scrambled with fluffy eggs, savory onions, spicy jalapeños, and gooey melted cheese. Served hot with fresh avocado and salsa, it's a hearty and flavorful start to any day, ready in just 20 minutes.
This southwest recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 532.66 calories per serving with 25.77g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Scramble and Combine (2 minutes)
Serve Immediately (1 minute)
Add 1/2 cup of cooked, crumbled chorizo or diced bacon along with the onions and jalapeños for a richer, smokier flavor.
Sauté 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers (any color) and a handful of fresh spinach with the onions for added nutrients and color.
Substitute the eggs with a block of crumbled firm tofu seasoned with turmeric (for color), nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor), and black salt (kala namak) for an eggy taste. Use a plant-based cheese.
After sautéing the onions, add 1/4 cup of your favorite red enchilada sauce or salsa to the pan and let it simmer for a minute before adding the eggs for a saucier version.
With eight eggs in the recipe, Migas provide a significant amount of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full and satisfied throughout the morning.
The avocado garnish is a fantastic source of monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and can help reduce bad cholesterol levels.
The combination of carbohydrates from the corn tortillas, protein from the eggs, and fats from the oil and avocado provides a balanced source of sustained energy to fuel your day.
A typical serving of this Migas recipe contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the amount of oil absorbed and the specific garnishes used. It's a substantial breakfast dish.
Migas can be a balanced and healthy meal. They are high in protein from the eggs, provide healthy fats from avocado, and carbohydrates from the corn tortillas. To make it healthier, you can bake the tortilla strips instead of frying them and load up on vegetable garnishes.
The main difference is in the preparation and final texture. In Migas, crispy tortilla strips are folded into scrambled eggs. In Chilaquiles, fried tortilla quarters are simmered in salsa until softened, and then typically topped with eggs, cheese, and other garnishes. Migas are a scramble, while Chilaquiles are saucy.
Migas are best served immediately as the tortillas will soften and the eggs can become rubbery upon reheating. However, you can prep all the components ahead of time: chop the vegetables, shred the cheese, and fry the tortilla strips. When you're ready to eat, the final scramble will only take a few minutes.
Yellow or white corn tortillas are the most authentic and provide the best texture. Day-old or slightly stale tortillas are ideal because they have less moisture, which helps them get extra crispy when fried.