Scrambled Eggs With Poblano Chiles And Cheese Recipe

Spice up your breakfast or brunch with this vibrant and flavorful recipe! Creamy scrambled eggs are perfectly complemented by roasted poblano peppers, melted cheese, and a zesty cilantro-tomato sauce. Served with warm buttered tortillas, it's a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 359.8 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Scrambled Eggs With Poblano Chiles And Cheese

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How to Make Scrambled Eggs With Poblano Chiles And Cheese

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, and 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  4. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Carefully transfer the sauce to a blender.
  6. Puree until completely smooth.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Return the sauce to the saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  9. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  10. Add 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and sliced.
  11. Sauté until tender, about 6-8 minutes.
  12. Stir in 2 green onions, thinly sliced, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  13. Add 6 large eggs and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese).
  14. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are softly set, about 4-5 minutes.
  15. Divide the scrambled eggs among 4 plates.
  16. Spoon the warm tomato sauce generously over the eggs.
  17. Garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with warm buttered tortillas.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

70g

Carbs

5g