southwest breakfast scramble
Southwest Breakfast Scramble packs 34g protein and 1,267 calories per serving across 4 servings—a substantial morning meal for heavy training days. Quick stovetop preparation makes this breakfast option viable for carb-loading around workouts. Built for lifters who fuel intense sessions with large pre-training meals.
Ingredients
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Butter(30g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Tortilla Chips, Corn, Plain(720g)
- •Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought(240g)
- •Mexican Blend Cheese(240g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •salt and pepper to taste ($0.05)
Instructions
- 1Drain the black beans and rinse them briefly with water. Let them drain while you prepare the rest. Crack six eggs into a large bowl and lightly whisk them. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- 2Once the butter is melted, pour the eggs into the skillet. Let them cook slowly over medium-low heat. As the bottom layer begins to set, use a spatula to drag the outside edges in towards the center, allowing the uncooked egg to run back into the empty space. Continue to gently move the eggs around in the skillet in this manner until they are about 75% set. The eggs will continue to cook as you add other ingredients, so you do not want to over cook them at this step. Season the eggs with salt and pepper if desired.
- 3Add the drained beans and 2-3 cups of tortilla strips to the skillet. Gently fold them into the eggs, breaking the tortilla strips into smaller pieces as you go. Spoon one cup of salsa over top of the egg mixture and then sprinkle one cup of shredded cheese over top.
- 4Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat up to medium. Allow the skillet to heat for five minutes, or until mostly heated through. While the skillet is heating, pull the cilantro leaves from the stems and give them a rough chop. Remove the lid and gently fold the ingredients in the skillet, so that the cheese gets a little mixed in and melts slightly. Sprinkle the cilantro over top and serve hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1267
calories
34g
protein
63g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 146g
- Saturated fat
- 20.3g
- Sodium
- 1311 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.9g
4 servings per batch · ~414g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Southwest Breakfast Scramble have per serving?
Each serving provides 34g of protein alongside 1267 calories, 63g fat, and 146g carbs. This is a calorie-dense breakfast meant to serve as a primary meal, not a light option.
How long does Southwest Breakfast Scramble take to prep?
Despite the high calorie count, this recipe qualifies as quick prep and makes 4 servings on the stovetop. You're looking at one efficient batch-cooking session for multiple breakfast servings.
Is Southwest Breakfast Scramble good for muscle gain?
At 34g protein and 1267 calories per serving, this scramble delivers significant caloric surplus needed during muscle-building phases. The 146g carbs support high training intensity and glycogen replenishment.
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