Description
Experience the vibrant taste of a Southwest Egg Scramble that combines fluffy scrambled eggs with colorful bell peppers, sweet onions, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for brunch or a quick breakfast, this dish brings a burst of flavor and warmth to your table. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to energize your mornings and impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup onion (sweet or yellow)
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onions; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs then pour over the veggies, gently stirring to combine.
- Cook undisturbed for 1 minute before folding the mixture with a spatula. Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until eggs are soft yet fully set.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then add chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Plate immediately while warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg