Huevos a la Mexicana
Eggs scrambled with tomato, onion, and chile — the colors of the flag in a skillet.
Ingredients
- 4 Egg
- 1 Tomato
- ½ Onion
- 1 Green chili
- 1½ tbsp Neutral oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 4 Corn tortillas (optional)
Method
- Finely dice the tomato and set it aside in its own pile.
- Finely dice the onion and keep it in a separate pile.
- Finely dice the green chile and keep it in a separate pile.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of the salt until smooth.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, soften the onion and chile in the oil until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the diced tomato and the rest of the salt and cook until it slumps into a soft sauce, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the tomato base and fold gently over medium-low until just set but still glossy and soft, about 3 minutes.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan over medium until soft and lightly spotted.
- Serve the eggs straight from the pan with the warm tortillas alongside.
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About Huevos a la Mexicana
Huevos a la Mexicana are Mexican scrambled eggs named for their patriotic palette: the white of the egg, the red of tomato, and the green of chile echo the colors of the national flag in a single skillet. It is one of the most common everyday breakfasts across Mexico, quick enough for a weekday and made from ingredients almost any kitchen keeps on hand. Onion and green chile are softened first, then diced tomato is cooked down to a soft base before the beaten eggs are folded in and cooked gently until just set.
The result is soft, fluffy, and glossy, with the fresh tomato keeping the eggs moist and the green chile providing a clean, bright heat that you can dial up or down. Cooking the vegetables down before adding the eggs concentrates their flavor and keeps the scramble from going watery. It is meant to be eaten right away, folded into warm corn tortillas as tacos or served with beans and a little salsa on the side. Fast, filling, and endlessly customizable, it is the kind of breakfast that anchors a Mexican morning.
Huevos a la Mexicana: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Huevos a la Mexicana?
A serving has about 392 calories — 16.9g protein, 33.1g carbs, 21.9g fat, 4.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Huevos a la Mexicana gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Huevos a la Mexicana has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Huevos a la Mexicana?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out corn tortillas — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Huevos a la Mexicana make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.