Huevos Perico
Breakfast

Ingredients
Eggs4.00 units
Tomato2.00 medium
White Onion0.50 medium
Cilantro2.00 tbsp
Butter1.00 tbsp
Salt0.50 tsp
Black Pepper0.25 tsp
Region: ColombianServings: 2Calories: 220.00Meal time: Breakfast
A classic Colombian breakfast of scrambled eggs cooked with fresh tomato, white onion, and cilantro. Quick, colorful, and full of flavor — a staple of the Colombian morning table.
Prep the Vegetables
- Dice the tomato and finely chop the white onion and cilantro.
Cook
- Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add the tomato, season with salt and black pepper, and cook 2 minutes until slightly broken down.
Add the Eggs
- Crack eggs directly into the pan.
- Stir gently and continuously with a spatula, folding the eggs into the tomato-onion mixture.
- Cook until just set but still moist — about 2–3 minutes. Do not overcook.
Serve
- Remove from heat, fold in fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with bread or arepas.