Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Southwest in this easy and satisfying egg scramble. Fluffy eggs are combined with colorful bell peppers, zesty jalapeños, and melted cheese, creating a delicious dish perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This quick recipe is not only customizable but also a delightful way to gather friends and family around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red, green, yellow)
- 1/2 cup diced onion (yellow preferred)
- 1/2 cup diced fresh jalapeños (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice bell peppers, jalapeños, and onion into small pieces.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add bell peppers and jalapeños; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until frothy.
- Pour whisked eggs over sautéed vegetables in the skillet; stir gently as they cook.
- Once eggs start setting (about 2-3 minutes), sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and allow it to melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scramble (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 370mg