This recipe for our protein-packed Cheesy Swiss Chard Breakfast Tacos starts with prepping swiss chard from scratch, but the truth of the matter is that this tasty breakfast sandwich is a great way to use up leftover steamed or sautéed greens.

4 servings

20 minute prep

9 ingredients

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced
  • 3 cups Swiss chard, chopped, leaves only stems reserved for another use
  • Red and yellow bell peppers, sliced and sauteed (optional)
  • 4 eggs, whisked
  • ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup cilantro, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions
  1. In a large non-stick large sauté pan over medium heat, heat oil and add red onion. Cook until translucent. Add Swiss chard and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add salt and pepper. Remove and reserve chard. Wipe pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
  3. Spray pan with cooking spray and place over medium low heat. Add eggs and cook until set and scrambled.
  4. In a dry, separate small sauté pan over medium-low heat, place one tortilla at a time in the pan to heat through.
  5. Place a portion of Swiss chard, eggs, and cheese on each taco. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Chef Tips

If you want more of a lunchtime dish, add grilled peppers to your taco as in the photo.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 361; Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Carbohydrates: 35g; Sugar: 2g; Fiber: 5g; Protein: 17g; Sodium: 434mg

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This recipe was originally published on Cook for Your Life. It is used by permission.

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