Chimichurri Potato Breakfast Tacos

Roasted potatoes and corn tortillas provide energizing carbohydrates to fuel your day or refuel after a tough workout. Try these breakfast tacos for dinner or substitute other roasted veggies!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, Mexican, South American

Keyword Breakfast Tacos

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 345kcal

Ingredients

1 lb small or new potatoes
Coarse sea salt and pepper to taste
4 large eggs
8 corn tortillas, 6" size
1 1/2 cup spinach
1 ounce cojita or goat cheese crumbles

Basic Chimichurri Sauce

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
3 tbsp fresh oregano
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp finely minced red onion
1 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 tsp coarse sea salt

Instructions

Basic Chimichurri Sauce

Prepare the onion and garlic by finely chopping with a chef's knife. Add to a small mixing bowl.
Wash and dry the fresh herbs, remove stems, and finely chop. Add to the mixing bowl, along with all remaining ingredients. Stir to combine, then allow to sit while the rest of the ingredients are prepared.

Breakfast Tacos

First preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. While oven is heating, wash and dry potatoes, then chop into 1/4" cubes. Then spread in a single layer on a nonstick or prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roast 10-12 minutes, then flip. Allow to roast another 10-12 minutes, until the potatoes are browned and crispy. If desired, switch oven settings to "BROIL" for the last 3-4 minutes of roasting.
Meanwhile, gently whisk together the eggs and scramble in a non-stick or cast iron skillet until cooked to your preference. If desired, heat tortillas in the warm skillet before building the tacos.
To build the tacos: add the fresh spinach, then layer the scrambled eggs and roasted potatoes on top. Drizzle chimichurri sauce over the top of each taco, then sprinkle with cheese. One serving equals two tacos and 1-2 tablespoons chimichurri sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe yields ~2/3 cup prepared chimichurri sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and allow to thaw at room temperature prior to use.

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