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Fajitas with cheesy fried eggs

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Ingredients:

  • 8 wheat tortillas, 15 cm in diameter.
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 large plum tomato, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro + leaves for serving
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 sweet peppers (any color), thinly sliced
  • 1 Vidalia onion or other sweet variety, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 3/4 cups grated Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese (about 6 oz.)

Preparation:

  1. In a medium bowl, gently combine the avocado, tomato, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a plate. Add the eggs to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until almost set, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted.
  3. Heat the tortillas according to package directions. Evenly spread the omelet, sautéed vegetables, and avocado salad on top. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 641, Total Fat 38g, Saturated Fat 14g, Protein 30g, Carbohydrates 47g, Fiber 7g, Cholesterol 483mg, Sodium 1213mg, Sugars 0g.

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