Migas with Pico de Gallo
- 3/4 cup onions, diced
- 3/4 cup plum tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or more to taste
- Juice of 1 lime, or more to taste
- Salt to taste
- Canola oil for frying
- 4 large or 6 small corn tortillas
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- Salt
- pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, or a combination
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 cups coarsely grated cheese: cotija, Monterey Jack, Cheddar or a combination
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Make the pico de gallo: In a bowl, combine onions, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno.
- Squeeze in juice of 1/2 lime and sprinkle with salt.
- Mix lightly.
- Season to taste with more minced jalapeno, lime juice and salt.
- Set aside.
- Make migas: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a skillet and fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Stack together and cut into pieces about 1/2-inch square.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and half-and-half together.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat and cook onions and peppers, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add tortilla chips and mix.
- Reduce heat to low and add egg mixture.
- Gently fold ingredients together with a spatula, turning as they cook slowly.
- When eggs are solid but still moist and shiny, fold in cheese and cilantro.
- Serve immediately, with pico de gallo.
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Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014034 (may not work)