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Best Easy Huevos con Quelites Recipe

Name: Best Easy Huevos con Quelites Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 180 g
Ingredients: large eggs 6 pieces; quelites (edible wild greens, eg. lamb's quarters, amaranth, purslane, or spinach) 2 cups; white onion 0.5 cups; Roma tomato 1 pieces; olive oil 1 tbsp; kosher salt 0.5 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Scrambled eggs with wild greens are a rustic, nutritious Mexican countryside breakfast. This high protein, vegetarian, healthy dish is a fresh, clean eats option rich in vitamins.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 210 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

large eggs 6 pieces
quelites (edible wild greens, eg. lamb's quarters, amaranth, purslane, or spinach) 2 cups
white onion 0.5 cups
Roma tomato 1 pieces

Seasonings/Sauce

olive oil 1 tbsp
kosher salt 0.5 tsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 7 g 13%

Protein 15 g 29%

Fat 13 g 58%

Serving size 180g

Cooking steps

1

Wash and roughly chop the quelites (wild greens) and set aside. Dice the onion and tomato.
2

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in the tomato and cook for another 2 minutes, until it softens slightly.
4

Add the chopped quelites to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, just until wilted but still bright green.
5

Beat the eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, then pour into the skillet. Let eggs set briefly, then gently scramble, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through but still moist. Immediately remove from heat and serve warm.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The defining ingredient in Huevos con Quelites is the quelites, or edible wild greens (such as lamb's quarters, amaranth, purslane, or spinach). These greens provide a fresh herbal flavor and rustic texture that are the heart of this classic Mexican breakfast, paired with eggs for richness and protein.

Q. At which step do I need to control the heat most carefully?

Pay close attention when adding the beaten eggs at the end. Keep the skillet at medium heat, stir gently, and remove the pan from heat once the eggs are softly set and moist. Overcooking will make the eggs dry, so this final step is crucial for a tender scramble.

Q. How can I avoid overcooking the wild greens or eggs?

To maintain the best texture, add the chopped greens just after the tomato has softened and sauté only until the greens wilt—about 2-3 minutes. For the eggs, stop cooking as soon as they're just set and still glossy. Immediate serving prevents residual heat from making them tough.

Q. How many calories and how much protein are in each serving?

Each serving of this Best Easy Huevos con Quelites Recipe contains about 210 kcal and 15g of protein. The protein makes up roughly 29% of total calories, making this a high-protein, satisfying breakfast.

Best Easy Huevos con Quelites Recipe

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