Chorizo and Eggs

Chorizo and Eggs is a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish that combines spicy chorizo with fluffy scrambled eggs, perfect for a satisfying start to your day. This gluten-free meal is quick to prepare and packed with protein, making it ideal for any breakfast lover.

Chorizo and Eggs
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chorizo - 150 grams, casing removed
  • Eggs - 4 large
  • Milk - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Red bell pepper - 1/2, diced
  • Onion - 1/4, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  6. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the chorizo and vegetables.
  7. Gently stir and cook until the eggs are just set and scrambled to your desired doneness, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 400 mg
  • Total Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle health and satiety.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil and chorizo that can help with nutrient absorption.

Tags

AmericanGluten-FreeBreakfast