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Scrambled egg taco

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  • Prep Time10 mins
  • Total Time25 mins
  • Makes4 servings
Scrambled egg taco

Photo, Erik Putz.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

The mighty egg pulls double duty, serving as a great start to your morning or a hearty and healthy evening meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

  • 8 eggs

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter

  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar

  • 1 cup microgreens

  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced dry chorizo sausage, (optional)

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • PREHEAT oven to 350F. Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in oven, 10 to 15 min.

  • WHISK eggs and salt in a medium bowl.

  • MELT butter in a medium frying pan over medium-low. Add egg mixture and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, until eggs form soft curds, 12 to 15 min. Stir in cheddar.

  • DIVIDE eggs among the tortillas. Top with microgreens, green onions, avocado, chorizo and cilantro.


Chatelaine Quickies: Huevos rancheros


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 429, Protein 20g, Carbohydrates 29g, Fat 26g, Fibre 6g, Sodium 461mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.

Kitchen Tip: Cooking eggs in a saucepan instead of a frying pan will yield a creamier texture.

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