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California Cheese Migas
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Ingredients:
– 6 eggs
– 2 tablespoons salsa
– 2 tablespoons olive oil or Real California butter
– 3 corn tortillas, cut into strips (or 12-16 tortilla chips, broken)
– 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
– 3 tablespoons canned diced green chiles
– 1/2 cup canned chopped tomatoes, drained well
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Real California Monterey Jack cheese
– 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled Real California Queso Fresco or California cow's milk Feta
– 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
– 1/2 avocado, sliced
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Directions:
Yields 4 Entreé Servings
Crack eggs into a small bowl; add salsa. Whisk just enough to combine. Set aside.
In a large skillet, nonstick if possible, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the tortilla strips and sauté until lightly crisp, about 4 minutes. (If using tortilla chips, reserve for later use.) Add onion, chiles, tomato and cumin, and cook until onion is soft but not brown.
Pour egg mixture over all, stirring lightly with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks. (If using tortilla chips, add them about 1 minute before egg mixture is done.) Add Jack cheese, stir once more and remove pan from heat. Garnish with crumbled Queso Fresco or Feta, cilantro and avocado slices. Serve immediately.
Variation: Add cooked chorizo, shredded pork, chicken or beef. If using cooked meat or chorizo, add to pan after onion and chiles are cooked, and before egg mixture is added.
Nutritionals
- Portions: 4
- Kcals: 509
- Fats(g): 38
- Carbohydrates(g): 15
- Protein(g): 28
- Fiber(g): 4
- Sodium(mg): 700
Disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. While classifications were prepared by a registered dietitian, this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. These recipe categories are for general menu planning and educational purposes and are not individualized nutrition or medical nutrition therapy. Always seek the advice of your physician, registered dietitian, or a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or health condition, nutrition needs or diet. We strive to provide accurate data using industry-standard tools, but these figures can vary greatly depending on the specific brands, quantities, and preparation methods used in your own kitchen.
High Protein
These categories are not complete meal plans and do not guarantee any specific health outcome. They are simply a way of organizing recipes by approximate macronutrient pattern.
For the purposes of recipe classification, "high protein" is operationally defined as providing ≥20% of the Daily Value (DV) for protein per serving, as established by the (2020-2025) Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Recipes bearing the high-protein designation are provided solely for general dietary planning purposes. These recipes are not intended to serve as medical nutrition therapy, nor should they be used to adjust pharmacological interventions or substitute for individualized clinical recommendations from qualified healthcare professionals.
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