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Migas "Crumbs"

Migas "Crumbs" in a pot
Makes: 4 servings
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Eggs, tortillas, pepper, onion, and cheese are a tasty combination in this quick and easy recipe. 

Ingredients

  • 4 large (10" across) tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup onion
  • 4 egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons low-fat cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Tear tortillas into small pieces.
  3. Heat oil in a medium-sized pan.
  4. Add tortillas and stir until pieces begin to brown.
  5. Add peppers and onion; sauté until soft.
  6. Add eggs; stir until the eggs are cooked.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle on the grated cheese.
  8. Cover the pan and let cheese melt.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

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Source:

The Texas A&M University System
Texas Cooperative Extension Expanded Nutrition Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 412
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 211 mg
Sodium 632 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 185 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 189 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 412
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 1.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 211 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 185 mg
Potassium 189 mg
Sodium 632 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 25 mg
Phosphorus 280 mg
Selenium 34 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 102 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 14 mcg
Folate 146 mcg
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 176 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 3 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounce
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