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Breakfast Migas with Cilantro Lime Crema

Ready in 30 minutes
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
4
SERVINGS
METRIC
IMPERIAL

Cilantro Lime Crema

  • 125 ml packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 75 ml sour cream
  • juice of 1 lime

Migas

  • 8 eggs
  • 15 ml hot sauce
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 5 ml olive oil
  • 8 small corn tortillas, cut into 1 x 2-inch strips
  • 125 ml diced red onion
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 125 ml diced tomato
  • 125 ml shredded Old Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro leaves to garnish
This Mexican style migas is a delicious, quick hash-style traditional breakfast combining crisp fried leftover tortillas and veggie scrambled eggs.

Instructions

Cilantro Lime Crema: In a tall cup using an immersion blender or in blender cup, combine cilantro, sour cream and lime juice; blend until smooth. Set aside.

Migas: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the oil. Fry tortilla strips, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

In same pan, heat remaining 1 tsp (5 ml) oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, jalapeño and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in egg mixture and cook, stirring gently until egg curds are almost set. Stir in Cheddar and crispy tortillas. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately garnished with cilantro leaves and cilantro lime crema on the side.

Nutritional Facts
  • Amount Per Serving
    390 Calories
  • Total Fat
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Cholesterol
    415 mg
  • Sodium
    490 mg
  • Potassium
    350 mg
  • Carbohydrates
    18 g
  • Fibre
    2 g
  • Sugars
    3 g
  • Protein
    20 g

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