Scrambled Eggs with Chaya

Scrambled Eggs with Chaya, a traditional recipe from the State of Tabasco using “Chaya”, a popular ingredient in Tabasco cuisine. The leaves of the Chaya plant are consumed as a vegetable in some states of the Yucatan Peninsula.

SERVINGS

1 people

COURSE

Main Course

TOTAL TIME

15  mins

CUISINE

Mexico

– Wash Chaya leaves and places them in a pot with cold water over medium-high heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. The chaya leaves will keep their bright green color. Remove from pot, drain and chop to cook.

Instructions

1

– Heat a medium-sized non-stick frying pan over low heat. Add the oil, once it is hot add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes.

Instructions

2

– Stir in the chopped tomato and cook for a minute and then add the chopped chaya leaves. Sauté for two more minutes.

Instructions

3

– Crack the eggs and add to the pan, stir and season with salt to taste. Cook until the desired doneness.

Instructions

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