Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble
Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble brings crispy tortilla strips together with spicy, pan-seared chorizo and creamy melted pepper jack for a bold, balanced bite. Flecks of fresh chives add brightness while eggs tie everything into a hearty, satisfying breakfast. Serve on a lazy weekend morning or as a quick, protein-packed start to a busy day.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
- 2
Combine the tortilla slices and chorizo in a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the tortillas are crisp, 5 minutes.
- 3
Place the cheese slices on top of the chorizo and tortillas; pour in the eggs. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until the eggs are cooked through, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with chives.
- Calories 409.58 kcal High 20%
- Protein 25.59 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 29.57 g 11%
- Total Fat 21.12 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 8.38 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 512.53 mg High 171%
- Sodium 674.97 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 3.46 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.82 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 167.52 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.28 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 414.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 129.69 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 2.92 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 2.0 mcg Moderate 10%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Fresh Chives, and Mexican Chorizo. Each serving provides about 409.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Fresh Chives, Mexican Chorizo, Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 409.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble healthy?
- Chorizo and Tortilla Egg Scramble has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 409.58 calories and 25.59 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 674.97 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.38 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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