A rustic cast iron skillet filled with fluffy scrambled eggs specked with vibrant green cilantro. Bright red tomatoes and a creamy half avocado garnished with fresh cilantro sit at the edge of the skillet. The dish is topped off with swirls of sour cream, alfalfa sprouts, and a sprinkle of crumbly cheese.

Skillet Cilantro Scramble

Name: Skillet Cilantro Scramble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: A small bunch of cilantro, 1 freshly chopped; large eggs, 4; cherry tomatoes, 1 cup halved; avocado, 1 halved and pitted; sour cream, 2 tablespoons; alfalfa sprouts, A handful; Mexican white cheese (Queso Fresco), 1/4 cup crumbled; butter, 2 tablespoons; salt, To taste; black pepper, To taste ground

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Tex-Mex

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: June 15, 2024

This vibrant and fresh Tex-Mex inspired brunch dish rejuvenates tradition by making cilantro the star. Light yet satisfying, it’s a delightful mix of scrambled eggs, tangy tomatoes, creamy avocados, and the standout ingredient – cilantro.

Ingredients (for 2)

A small bunch of cilantro - 1 - freshly chopped
Large eggs - 4
Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - halved
Avocado - 1 - halved and pitted
Sour cream - 2 tablespoons
Alfalfa sprouts - A handful
Mexican white cheese (queso fresco) - 1/4 cup - crumbled
Butter - 2 tablespoons
Salt - To taste
Black pepper - To taste - ground

Preparation

Step 1 - 🧈🍳🔥

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. As the butter melts, add the eggs along with salt and black pepper, and scramble them just until they are mostly cooked.
Step 2 - 🍳🍅🌿

Add half of the freshly chopped cilantro into the eggs and mix it through. On the side of the skillet, add your halved cherry tomatoes, warming them until slightly softened.
Step 3 - 🍳🥑🌱

In your skillet, place the avocado half and warmed tomatoes on the side of your eggs. Sprinkle the scramble with the remaining cilantro and, for garnish, sour cream, handful of alfalfa sprouts and crumbled queso fresco.
Step 4 - 🍽️🔥😋

Serve this dish immediately from the skillet, while everything is still warm and delicious.

Additional

Did you know? Cilantro, also known as Coriander, is an ancient herb, already mentioned in the Old Testament and cultivated by the Egyptians. It’s not only packed with vitamin K which is essential for blood coagulation, but it’s also proven to have anti-anxiety effects. If you prefer a vegan version of this scramble, you could replace the eggs with tofu! Additionally, this brunch can become a fun and interactive experience, by letting everyone garnish their own servings!