Not only are Debbie and I foodie and Weight Watchers buddies, but we are remodeling the kitchen buddies. I’ve just finished my kitchen remodel (thank God), and she’s started hers.
Foodies at heart, we persevere through kitchen difficulties. Debbie produced this amazing dish and is sharing it with us, lack of kitchen and all.
What is a Migas? Wikipedia describes it as “A traditional breakfast dish consisting of scrambled eggs mixed with strips of corn tortilla. Migas are a very popular dish at restaurants all over Texas.” Debbie’s version adapted from Texas Cooking Online, freshens up this recipe and makes it figure friendly.
Debbie's Migas
This recipe looks like a winner to me. According to Debbie, this is a “kitchen sink” recipe – you can put almost anything in it and it will still be fantastic.
Thanks Deb!
Migas
Debbie’s Migas
Serves 1
1 egg
3 Tbsp tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbsp onion, chopped
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp black beans
1 1/2 tsp jalapeno pepper, minced
1/4 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
3/4 oz avocado sliced
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 medium corn tortilla
- Fill a medium saucepan full of water and simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Reduce the heat to low.
- Crack an egg into a cup, and gently tip the egg into the water. Cover the pan and turn off the heat. Wait 4 – 5 minutes until the whites are firm and the yolk looks to be a bit runny.
- Warm tortilla in a skillet over medium heat, and transfer to a plate.
- Top warm tortilla with jalapeno pepper, tomato, onion, cilantro, black beans, and cheese. Place egg on top. Sprinkle with Chili Powder and garnish with avocado.
What’s good for me in this dish?
Eggs provide tryptophan, selenium, iodine, vitamins B2 and B12, and protein. Selenium helps protect our immune systems, and regulates thyroid hormones, and protein plays a critical role in the building of our muscles, blood, skin, hair and nails.
Eggs also contain choline, known to reduce inflammation in the body. According to George Mateljan, author of World’s Healthiest Foods, inflammation contributes to heart disease, osteoporosis, type-2 diabetes and Alzheimers.
Free range, or cage free eggs are considered to be higher in quality nutrients such as all nine essential amino acids, and are less likely to contribute to high cholesterol levels.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 265
Total Fat: 8.95g
Cholesterol: 216mg
Sodium: 261mg
Total Carbs: 27.63g
Dietary Fiber: 7.20g
Sugars: 7.01g
Protein: 18.82g
Weight Watchers Points 5
Nutrition details obtained from whfoods.org, nutritiondata.com, about.com, and abouthomecooking.com.
I can just picture that egg on my chin…YUMMMMM. Looks light and delicious!
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Debbie did a great job with this recipe, especially without a kitchen!
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This is a beautiful dish. People rarely “do” breakfast recipes yet it’s my favorite meal of the day, so thanks so much for sharing this. I can’t wait to try it!
The Mom Chef´s last blog ..Strawberries and Cream Semifreddo from Fine Cooking Magazine, June/July 2010
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I can do breakfast recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My mom used to “treat” us and served breakfast dishes for dinner. We loved it!
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Looks yummy and healthy, thanks for the recipe and the new info
Food Lover´s last blog ..Sausage stuffed Chicken with spaghetti
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This looks so tasty! Perfect anytime food – brunch, dinner, whatever. I like this version of migas, especially since I’ve never been much of a scrambled egg person. This is so much prettie than the usual mess of eggs and tortilla chips too!
Katie @ Cozydelicious´s last blog ..My Grandmother’s Chocolate Zucchini Loaf
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You’re right. I hadn’t thought of that. It’s a much prettier presentation.
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I love kitchen sink recipes. This looks great and congrats on the completion of your kitchen remodel.
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Thank you! I’m sure having fun!
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Great breakfast idea, lots of veggies and just right for a bit of morning spice! Today is National Eat Your Veggies Day.
redkathy´s last blog ..My Food My Choice – Hands off MY FOOD!!
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Really? I didn’t know that. Perfect for me. I’m a big veggie fan. Most people head for the fruit. I head for the veggie platter.
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Oh my migas! Never heard of it before but may just have to start serving it.
Belinda @zomppa´s last blog ..Photo of the Day: Pueblo Indian Feast Food
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I hadn’t either until Debbie found the recipe, then I had to look up the history of migas.
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nice job looks great~
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My kind of breakfast. This recipe is a winner for me too. Thank you for sharing.
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oh boy! you’ve been cooking all these dishes while doing a kitchen makeover? Wow chica! Kudos to you! These look fabulous and very unlike the ‘kitchen sink’ messy look. This is much much better!
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I have, and now Debbie is too. It makes blogging a challenge. I should have done a blog series on cooking without a kitchen.
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It may not be many points but it sure has a lot of nice colors.
Thanks
carol egbert´s last blog ..Papaya Salad & Perry Como
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This looks great…and I know my husband would totally go for it. His family is all about putting everything in the fridge into eggs!
Baking Serendipity´s last blog ..Blackberry Breakfast Bars
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Debbie said her husband ate two of them. I can see that!
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thank you for the recipe for introducing me to Debbie – ya know, I luv Texan foods
Drick´s last blog ..Southern Peach Blueberry Crisp
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Yep. Debbie’s great. I’m fortunate to have her guest posts. They add terrific variety to the recipes on my blog. I owe her flowers, don’t you think?
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Suddenly i got hungry just by seeing the oozing york, yummy
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This is just my kind of breakfast. It looks fresh and filling. LOVE IT!
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I am going to make this this weekend…just made ratatouille and will use that as a base….
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