Best Easy Ejotes con Huevo Recipe

Green beans sautéed with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, and onions in a simple, nutritious Mexican preparation. This vegetarian, high protein dish is healthy, fresh, and perfect for a quick family meal.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 185 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • green beans 3 cups
  • large eggs 5 pieces
  • Roma tomatoes 2 pieces
  • yellow onion 0.5 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • olive oil 2 tbsp
  • kosher salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 10 g 22%
Protein 13 g 28%
Fat 10 g 50%
Serving size 210g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Trim and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add green beans, blanch for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

  2. 2

    Slice the onion thinly and dice the tomatoes. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté onion for about 3 minutes until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 4–5 minutes, stirring, until the tomatoes soften and some juices are released.

  4. 4

    Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring, to meld flavors.

  5. 5

    Lightly beat eggs in a bowl. Reduce the heat to low, push veggies to the edge of the skillet, add eggs, and gently scramble. Mix with the vegetables and cook just until eggs set but are still moist—about 2–3 minutes. Remove promptly from heat and serve.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What are the key ingredients that define the flavor of Best Easy Ejotes con Huevo Recipe?
The defining ingredients are green beans for freshness and texture, and eggs, which provide richness and protein. Tomatoes and onions contribute classic Mexican flavor notes, making this dish savory yet light. Olive oil, salt, and pepper enhance and unify the flavors without overpowering the core produce.
Q. What is the most important cooking point in preparing this recipe?
The most crucial step is controlling the heat during the final scramble: gently cook eggs on low heat, mixing with the sautéed vegetables just until set but still moist. This prevents rubbery eggs and preserves the fresh texture of the green beans.
Q. How can I achieve the best texture and prevent overcooking in this dish?
To maintain a pleasant texture, blanch the green beans briefly and cool them, then sauté only until crisp-tender. Additionally, mix in the eggs at low heat and remove the pan from heat as soon as the eggs are just cooked through—this avoids dry or mushy results.
Q. How many calories and how much protein does each serving contain?
Each serving of the Best Easy Ejotes con Huevo Recipe contains about 185 kcal and 13 grams of protein. This makes it a high protein, low-calorie meal ideal for balanced, healthy eating.
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