Southwest Tortilla Scramble

Name: Southwest Tortilla Scramble
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4 large egg whites; 2 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into strips; 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup salsa

Here’s my version of a deconstructed breakfast burrito that’s actually good for you. Go for hefty corn tortillas in this recipe. Flour ones can get lost in the scramble. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Ingredients

4 large egg whites
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup salsa

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, eggs and pepper. Stir in tortillas, spinach and cheese.
Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 195 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 217mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Southwest Tortilla Scramble in Taste of Home November 2013

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KarenKeefe

Jan 5, 2015

Agreed. The torn corn tortilla added is not a good idea. Pretty basic recipe.
Butcher2boy

Nov 14, 2013

I omitted sustituted the egg whites and added 2 whole eggs. Tossed in some leftover peppers and onions. I wasn't thrilled with the cut up corn tortillas, not sure if I'll make this again.
mhickieaz

Nov 4, 2013

Excellent! I made this for a friend visiting from England. I added just 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin seed and just a few small diced red and yellow pepper. So easy and quick.