Breakfast for 5

Breakfast Egg Fajitas

Name: Breakfast Egg Fajitas
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 red pepper; 1 green pepper; 1 small jalapeno (optional); 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 6 eggs; 2 tbsp milk; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp parsley; 1/2 tsp salt; 12 corn tortillas; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese; salsa and sour cream

$7.62for 415 minServes 5

Soft scrambled eggs, sautéed peppers, and cheese fill warm corn tortillas with a mild chili-seasoned vegetable mixture.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Eggs, 6$0.30 each typical	6	$1.80Typical price
	Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Tortillas, 12$0.30 each typical	12	$3.60Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Sour cream, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.52

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Breakfasts

Typical price

$1.90 per serving$7.62 for 4

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Ingredients

1 onion
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 small jalapeno (optional)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
6 eggs
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp salt
12 corn tortillas
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
salsa and sour cream

Steps

Chop the onion, peppers, and optional jalapeno, then sauté them with oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, and parsley, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk the eggs with the milk and remaining salt, then pour them into the skillet and scramble until firm, about 3 minutes.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
Fill the tortillas with the eggs, top with cheddar, and serve with salsa and sour cream.

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