Ingredients

  • 1 small white onion or 1 bunch scallions, chopped
  • 2 large red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (more to taste)
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 pound tomatoes, cut into small dice, or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 to 8 eggs
  • 6 to 8 corn tortillas, cut in half and toasted in the microwave
  • 1 cup thinly shredded cabbage (green or red) or romaine lettuce
  • Crumbled queso fresco or feta (optional)

Method

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet and add the onion or scallions.
  • Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes for onion, 2 to 3 for scallions, and add the peppers, chili and garlic.
  • Stir together until the garlic begins to smell fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add salt to taste.
  • Continue to cook, stirring often, until the peppers are quite soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and are no longer watery, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and add to the pepper mixture.
  • Stir in the cilantro and cook, stirring over low heat, until the eggs are just set but still creamy.
  • Remove from the heat and spoon onto the toasted tortillas.
  • Top with shredded cabbage or lettuce, sprinkle with cheese if desired and serve.