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Need a quick, filling breakfast without a lot of fuss? This Tex-Mex egg mug comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
Warm, cheesy, and packed with protein, it’s an easy way to start the day—and perfect for busy mornings when you want something satisfying without turning on the stove.
It’s also easy to customize based on what you have on hand.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Liquid egg substitute – light, high in protein (or use eggs/egg whites)
- Onion powder – adds savory depth without chopping
- Garlic powder – for extra flavor
- Ground cumin – brings warm Tex-Mex flavor
- Reduced-fat shredded cheese – melts creamy with fewer calories
- Black beans, rinsed and drained – hearty and fiber-rich (or swap pinto or white beans)
- Pickled jalapeños or green chiles – for a little heat (optional)
- Salsa – adds fresh, tangy flavor (use your favorite)
- Fresh cilantro (optional) – for a bright finish
Calories and WW Points
According to my calculations, each serving has about 200 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
How to Make Low Carb Cheesy Tex Mex Egg Mug, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Spray a large microwavable mug with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in the liquid egg, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin. Mix together well using a fork.
Step 3: Microwave (affiliate link) on HIGH for 1 minute.
Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons cheese, black beans and jalapeños or chopped green chiles (if using) and stir to combine.
Step 5: Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, or until eggs are set. If additional time is needed, cook in small increments (15 or 30 seconds) until done.
Step 6: Top with remaining 1 tablespoons cheese, salsa and chopped cilantro (if desired). Enjoy!
Quick, customizable, and satisfying, this is one of those simple recipes you’ll come back to again and again.
Recipe Notes
Prep ingredients the night before for an even faster morning—just cook and enjoy.
Prefer not to eat from a mug? Transfer to a plate after cooking.
Serving Suggestions
Set out a variety of salsas, beans, and cheeses and let everyone build their own for a fun, easy breakfast or brunch.
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Tex-Mex Black Bean & Cheese Egg Mug
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup fat-free-liquid egg substitute
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons canned black beans, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño slices, chopped (or chopped green chiles)
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Instructions
- Spray a large microwavable mug with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in the liquid egg, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin. Mix together well using a fork.
- Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
- Add 2 tablespoons cheese, black beans and jalapeños or chopped green chiles (if using) and stir to combine.
- Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, or until eggs are set. If additional time is needed, cook in small increments (15 or 30 seconds) until done.
- Top with remaining 1 tablespoons cheese, salsa and chopped cilantro (if desired). Enjoy directly from the mug or remove to a small plate.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Top with your favorite salsa or pico de Gallo. If eating breakfast in a mug isn’t your thing, you can easily remove this to a small plate. Get your ingredients together the night before for an even quicker morning breakfast. Mix together the eggs and spices and store in an airtight container. The beans and jalapeños or chiles can be stored together. In the morning, the only thing you’ll need to do is cook and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Hungry Girl Magazine (affiliate link), Spring 2018
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Love this recioe, its fast and easy for busy mornings.