Migas
Migas with smoky poblano peppers and salsa verde is an easy breakfast recipe traditionally from Mexico. This base of this dish is fried tortilla strips and eggs and can be modified in an endless amount of ways to suite individual tastes and preferences.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 corn tortillas (cut into 1/2-inch wide strips)
- 1 poblano pepper (finely diced, or bell pepper or jalapeño pepper, if preferred)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed, minced)
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (shredded, for spicier migas use pepper jack cheese)
- 1/4 cup salsa verde (homemade or store bought)
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and whisk well. Set aside.8 eggs, salt, pepper
- Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the tortilla strips and cook, stirring frequently, until just starting to brown.2 tablespoons butter, 12 corn tortillas
- Add the poblano peppers and continue to cook, stirring often to prevent burning, until the tortilla strips are browned and crisp.1 poblano pepper
- Spread the tortilla strips out into the bottom of the skillet. Pour the eggs evenly over the top. Sprinkle on the cilantro and cheese.1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
- Cook, carefully stirring and turning, until the eggs are just set.
- Spread the migas out into the bottom of the pan and top with dollops of the salsa verde.1/4 cup salsa verde
- Garnish with crumbled cojita or queso cheese, cilantro, avocado, tomato, corn and/or black beans, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Easily modify this recipe to suite your own tastes. A bell pepper or jalapeño pepper can be used instead of a poblano pepper. You can also swap out Monterey Jack cheese for spicy pepper jack cheese. A variety of toppings can be used, as well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days. If possible, leave the salsa verde off until after reheating to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 368mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1136IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 2mg