Venezuelan Perico (Scrambled Eggs With Onions and Tomatoes)

Name: Venezuelan Perico (Scrambled Eggs With Onions and Tomatoes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Latin,South American
Ingredients: 4 to 6 large eggs; 3 tablespoons cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium tomato, finely chopped; 1 green pepper, finely chopped, optional; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Perico is a savory Venezuelan breakfast featuring scrambled eggs infused with sautéed onions and tomatoes.

⭐ 4.4 (44 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minTotal: 30 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Breakfast Brunch

Cuisine Tags:

Latin South American

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Instructions

Whisk eggs with cream and set aside.
Melt butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
Stir in tomatoes and green pepper; cook for 8 to 10 minutes until soft.
Pour egg mixture into the skillet, stirring and flipping gently until cooked to your preference.
Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm with arepas or other bread.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 162 kcal

Carbohydrate: 3 g

Cholesterol: 205 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 128 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 14 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g