Migas (Lower-Fat) Recipe

Name: Migas (Lower-Fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 large plum tomatoes, peeled and diced; 1/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided (I add salt); 6 (5 inch) corn tortillas; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 egg whites, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 large plum tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided (I add salt)
6 (5 inch) corn tortillas
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

1
Saute first 4 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender.
2
Add tomato, broth, cumin and 1/4 t salt; simmer, partially covered, stirring ocassionally, 15 minutes. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
3
Cut tortillas into 1-inch strips; cut in half crosswise. Cook strips in large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat 10 minutes or until crisp.
4
Add eggs to skillet; cook over medium heat, without stirring, until eggs begin to set on bottom. Draw a spatula across bottom of skillet to form large curds.
5
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 t salt and tortilla strips, and continue cooking until eggs are thickened but still moist (do not stir constantly).
6
Remove from heat. Spoon vegetable mixture over egg mixture, and sprinkle with cheese.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Migas (Lower-Fat) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Migas (Lower-Fat)

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