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Crispy Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Golden crispy potatoes and fluffy scrambled eggs wrapped in warm tortillas with a squeeze of lime. Ready in 15 minutes—perfect for any time of day.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
380
Protein
9g
Crispy Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole potato, medium
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 whole flour tortillas, 6-inch
  • ½ whole lime
  • 1 to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice potato into 1/4-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add potato cubes. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are crispy and golden.

  3. 3

    Push potatoes to the side. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the empty space.

  4. 4

    Whisk eggs. Pour into the skillet and scramble gently until curds just set, ~2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until pliable, ~30 seconds each.

  6. 6

    Divide potato-egg mixture among tortillas. Squeeze lime over top and season with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or larger
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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