Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos with Homemade Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Breakfast

This Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos with Homemade Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Kathy Kitchens Downie, RD Fresh-made salsa tastes more vibrant than bottled, and you control the added sodium. The cheese and sour cream add salty notes to these tacos. Corn tortillas have a fraction of the sodium in flour ones, and they also c

Ingredients

1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
1 cup organic refried beans
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped green onions
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers
8 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream

Instructions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Stir in 2 teaspoons juice and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. Combine beans, remaining 2 teaspoons juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic, and cumin in another bowl.
Combine milk and eggs in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add green onions to pan; sauté 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in egg mixture; cook 3 minutes or until soft-scrambled, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spread 1 tablespoon bean mixture on each tortilla. Spoon about 2 tablespoons egg mixture down center of each tortilla. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon tomato mixture, 1 tablespoon cheese, and 1 teaspoon sour cream.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos with Homemade Salsa good for PCOS?

Yes, this Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos with Homemade Salsa recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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