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the tomatillo scramble (sallye)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

Since I don't care for fried eggs, this is my alternate for Migas. It will certainly awaken your taste buds on a weekend morning. Enjoy.

(1 rating)
yield 4 easily
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For the tomatillo scramble (sallye)

  • 6 TO 8 md
    tomatillos
  • 1/2 md
    white onion
  • 1 or 2 md
    hatch chile peppers (or jalapeno)
  • 4 to 6 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 bunch
    fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 dash
    lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1 tsp
    fresh ground pepper
  • 1 c
    mexican blend shredded cheese

How To Make the tomatillo scramble (sallye)

  • 1
    Remove stiff husks from tomatillos and discard. Wash residue from tomatillos and place in food processor
  • 2
    Peel and quarter onion, add to food processor
  • 3
    Remove stems from cilantro and discard; add leaves only to food processor
  • 4
    Remove stems from chile peppers. cut in half and remove seeds and membranes. Add peppers to processor Note: If you like more "heat", leave the seeds and membranes intact.
  • 5
    Pulse food processor containing veggies until items are coarse chopped. Set aside.
  • 6
    Add butter to a heavy skillet (I use my cast iron) over medium heat. When butter begins to bubble, add veggies from food processor. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until veggies are soft. DO NOT BROWN.
  • 7
    Meanwhile, break eggs into mixing bowl, add dash of lime juice, salt and pepper and whisk until light and foamy. You can also add a tablespoon of water if desired, to "fluff" up eggs.
  • 8
    Turn heat down to medium low. Pour eggs over vegetables, and stir with wooden spoon to blend.
  • 9
    Continue to cook at medium low heat until eggs are set to suit your taste.
  • 10
    Plate immediately and sprinkle shredded cheese over each serving. You can also garnish with a sprig of cilantro and/or crumbled bacon pieces.
  • 11
    Best if served while still piping hot. PS If you want to be really decadent, you can use bacon drippings in place of the butter. LOL
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