You Won't Want Plain Scrambled Eggs Again After Adding A Scoop Of This Mexican Staple

After enough plain and ordinary meals, even the classic scrambled eggs require a twist or two. You probably never thought pico de gallo would be the ingredient for this, but not only does it fit perfectly into this ever-so-familiar dish, but it also transforms it completely. Gone are the days of scrambled eggs with one-note taste profiles. Yours can now adorn the vibrant intensity of Mexican cuisine.

Pico de gallo is a Mexican staple that goes with just about everything in this cuisine. It's made with finely chopped tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and cilantro, all tossed in lime juice. The same fresh vibrancy that has made it such a ubiquitous condiment can also make it a stellar addition to your scrambled eggs. Zingy, acidic flavor notes and a subtle heat lift the eggs from their custardy richness and savory tone, with a herbaceous aroma occasionally cutting through the taste profile.

Incorporated into your soft and fluffy scrambled eggs, pico de gallo serves as a phenomenal topping. A few spoonfuls laid over the eggy base, or set on the side as you enjoy the dish, is a wonderful way to complete breakfast. Alternatively, you can stir the ingredients straight into the whisked eggs and fry everything together for something that closely resembles huevos a la Mexicana (Mexican scrambled eggs).

With pico de gallo on the plate, this is your chance to incorporate even more Tex-Mex influences into your scrambled eggs. A few pinches of ground cumin, achiote peppers, or dried chipotle are all you need for a spicy kick to liven up the taste buds. And how can we not mention the hot sauce? Mexican-style hot sauce and its unique blend of acidic, spicy flavors are how you get bold and memorable scrambled eggs. For those who want more creaminess, perhaps even a bit of tangy undertone, a Mexican cheese blend (Queso fresco, Monterey Jack, and more) — either stirred into the eggs or served over top — is the perfect pick.

For the toppings, you will be glad to know that pico de gallo works with a whole lot of different ingredients. Black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans all have a spot whenever you want some starchy, nutty bites to punctuate the dish. Avocado, on the other hand, is fantastic should you ever want something light and palatable to balance out bolder flavors. You can even bring in tortilla chips, refried beans, and stir some aromatic chiles into the eggs for an easy rendition of migas.

Got some leftovers? Use them as a filling for your next breakfast burrito, or even an entire pan of breakfast burrito casserole, and you can enjoy the delight of pico de gallo scrambled eggs all over again.