Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
6 unit

eggs

beaten

0.33 cup

Milk

1 tbsp

margarine

melted

1 tbsp

butter

melted

1 unit

bell pepper

cut into 1/4 inch strips

1 unit

onion

thinly sliced

4 unit

flour tortillas

1 tbsp

fajita seasoning

0.5 cup

salsa

medium

Step 1
~1 min

Beat eggs and milk together with a fork in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2
~1 min

Melt margarine or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~1 min

Add sliced bell pepper, thinly sliced onion, and fajita seasoning to the skillet.

Step 4
~1 min

Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

Step 5
~1 min

Remove the cooked vegetables from the skillet and keep warm.

Step 6
~1 min

Reduce the heat to medium.

Step 7
~1 min

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.

Step 8
~1 min

As the mixture begins to set at the bottom, gently lift cooked portions with a spatula.

Step 9
~1 min

Allow the thin, uncooked portions to flow to the bottom.

Step 10
~1 min

Avoid constant stirring.

Step 11
~1 min

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the eggs are firm but still moist.

Step 12
~1 min

Spoon one-fourth of the egg mixture onto the center of each flour tortilla.

Step 13
~1 min

Top with the cooked vegetables.

Step 14
~1 min

Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the mixture, overlapping them.

Step 15
~1 min

Top each fajita with salsa before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.

Use low-fat cheese for extra flavor and creaminess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Vegetables can be prepped ahead of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with guacamole and sour cream.

Serve with a side of rice and beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Guacamole
Sour Cream
Rice and Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico/Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popular breakfast/brunch dish in Mexican-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiesta

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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