Scrambled Egg Torta with Salsa Verde Recipe

⏱️ 15 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican breakfast
Scrambled Egg Torta with Salsa Verde Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
252
Calories
17g
Protein
31g
Carbs
10g
Fat

Breakfast tortas prepared with scrambled eggs and salsa verde just like the ones like Doña Estela sold in the San Juan park in front of our photographer's elementary school in Cuernavaca, Morelos. A perfect quick breakfast full of memories.

📝 Ingredients

  • 4 rolls (telera, bolillo, or French)
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup salsa verde

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1--- Preparing the Eggs ---
  2. 2Crack the eggs into a small mixing bowl.
  3. 3Beat the eggs until fully mixed.
  4. 4In a large frying pan, preheat 1 tbsp. Oil to medium.
  5. 5Pour in the beaten eggs and cook until they have just set, about 3 minutes. Once set, flip the eggs. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. 6Remove the omelette to a plate. Slice into 4 wedges.
  7. 7--- Assembling the Torta ---
  8. 8On the top half of the bread, spread 1/4 cup refried beans.
  9. 9On the bottom half, place 1 slice of egg, 1/4 cup salsa verde, and 1 ounce of ranchero cheese.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Andrés carnalla on mexicanfoodjournal.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.