Best Southwestern Breakfast Scramble Recipes

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SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST WRAPS



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I always thought eating healthy wouldn't be as enjoyable as eating whatever I wanted. This recipe proved me wrong; healthy ingredients taste wonderful and are just as mouthwatering without the extra calories. -Nicole Hackley, Culbertson, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
8 large egg whites
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, peppers, chilies and garlic; cook and stir until peppers are crisp-tender. Remove from pan and keep warm., In a small bowl, whisk egg whites and cheese until blended. Add egg white mixture to pan; cook and stir over medium heat until egg whites begin to set and no liquid egg remains. , Spoon egg white mixture across center of each tortilla; top with vegetable mixture. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling, and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST TORTILLA SCRAMBLE



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Here's my version of a deconstructed breakfast burrito that's actually good for you. Go for hefty corn tortillas in this recipe. Flour ones can get lost in the scramble. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large egg whites
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, eggs and pepper. Stir in tortillas, spinach and cheese., Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST SLIDERS



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These sliders are a modified version of a Western omelet turned into a breakfast sandwich. Tasty served with hot sauce, avocado slices, sour cream, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Sliders

Time 12m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup minced cooked ham
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced bell pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 slider buns, toasted
3 slices Cheddar cheese (such as Sargento®)
6 tablespoons salsa
6 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over low heat.
  • Combine eggs, ham, onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour into the hot skillet and scramble egg mixture until cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Don't overcook or you'll have rubbery eggs.
  • Portion egg mixture evenly amongst the 6 bottom halves of the slider buns, place a slice of Cheddar cheese on top and add salsa and jalapeños. Cover with top halves of the buns and serve warm.

SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE



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Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Sauté     Cheddar     Sausage     Avocado     Tomatillo     Tortillas     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup purchased tomatillo salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 5-inch-diameter corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces pork chorizo sausage, casing removed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
12 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
Sour cream
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix salsa and 1/4 cup cilantro in bowl. Set salsa mixture aside. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas; sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer tortillas to plate. Add chorizo to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 12 minutes. Add onion; sauté 1 minute. Return tortillas to skillet. Add eggs and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and cook until eggs are softly set, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Mix in cheese. Transfer egg mixture to platter. Top with sour cream and avocado. Serve, passing salsa mixture.

SOUTHWEST EGG SCRAMBLE



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Cumin and salsa help spice up the typical, staid plate of scrambled eggs. To take this dish with you, wrap the eggs in a whole-wheat tortilla, and voila -- you have a breakfast burrito.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 diced orange bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed
1 thinly sliced scallion
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup shredded white cheddar (1 ounce)
1/4 cup fresh prepared salsa
1/2 pitted and diced avocado
2 6-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas, warmed according to package instructions

Steps:

  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Add bell pepper and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add scallion, corn, and cumin and cook until scallion has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe skillet with a paper towel; reserve skillet.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and whites, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 2 teaspoons water until well combined. In reserved skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium. Add egg mixture and cook until bottom is set, 30 seconds. Gently stir with a spatula to bring cooked curds up from the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in cheese and reserved vegetables. Serve with salsa, avocado, and tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 20 g

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