Fajitas with cheesy fried eggs topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 8 wheat tortillas, 15 cm in diameter.
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 large plum tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro + leaves for serving
- Juice of 2 limes
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 sweet peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 Vidalia onion or other sweet variety, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 3/4 cups grated Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese (about 6 oz.)
Preparation:
- In a medium bowl, gently combine the avocado, tomato, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a plate. Add the eggs to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until almost set, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted.
- Heat the tortillas according to package directions. Evenly spread the omelet, sautéed vegetables, and avocado salad on top. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 641, Total Fat 38g, Saturated Fat 14g, Protein 30g, Carbohydrates 47g, Fiber 7g, Cholesterol 483mg, Sodium 1213mg, Sugars 0g. |