MEXICAN SCRAMBLED EGGS

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Another creation from Michael Bonacini, a well known Toronto chef, this adds variety to the breakfast menu. Or team with a green salad for lunch. If pushed for time, use bottled salsa.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 red onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 large ripe tomatoes, cored & diced
1/2 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 pinch dried chili
1/2 teaspoon coriander, chopped
3 -4 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 -3 drops hot sauce
1 tablespoon butter
sour cream
tortilla chips
1/4 avocado, peeled & diced
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • MAKE SALSA: Heat oil in medium size pan; gently saute onions& garlic until softened (about 2 mins).
  • Add tomatoes& saute for another 3 or 4 mins.
  • Add lime juice, honey& chilies and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add coriander.
  • COOK EGGS: Thoroughly beat eggs with cream, salt, pepper& hot sauce.
  • Heat butter in a non stick pan; add egg mixture& gently scramble.
  • Be careful not to overwork the mixture- if you find the eggs are cooking too quickly, lower the heat& continue to stir.
  • PRESENTATION: Place a dollop of sour cream in the center of each plate.
  • Place about 8- 10 tortilla chips on top of the sour cream.
  • Spoon 4- 5 tbsps of salsa over the chips.
  • Top with scrambled eggs& garnish with avocado.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, coriander& a small dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.4, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 380.7, Sodium 514, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 7.8, Protein 14.3

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