Name: Eggs with Nopales
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Medium bell pepper; Nonstick cooking spray; 1 cup onion; 1/2 cup Fresh nopales; 1/2 cup tomato; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 6 Egg whites; 2 Whole eggs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/4 cup Reduced fat Cheddar and Monterey Jack (Mexican blend) cheeses; 1/2 cup Salsa

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Eggs with Nopales

Nopales is Spanish for cactus leaves. Try this tasty dish with your favorite salsa.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Course: Breakfast

Servings: cups

Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

1 Medium bell pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup onion
1/2 cup Fresh nopales
1/2 cup tomato
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 Egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/4 cup Reduced fat Cheddar and Monterey Jack (Mexican blend) cheeses
1/2 cup Salsa

Instructions

Place bell pepper in the oven and broil for a few minutes on each side to blacken skin. Place in a small paper bag and fold over the top; let stand for 5 minutes.
Rub off skin from the peppers. Cut open, remove seeds, and chop.
Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Add onions and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until very soft.
Stir in bell pepper and nopales and cook for 5 minutes more.
Add tomato and chili powder and remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and salt. Add to skillet; stir and cook for 5 minutes or until eggs are cooked through.
Top with cheese and salsa. Serve immediately with warm tortillas.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cup
Total calories: 230

Total fat: 6 g

Saturated fat: 2 g

Carbohydrates: 30 g

Protein: 14 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sodium: 530 mg

Nutrition