Chorizo Scramble
Chorizo Scramble is a hearty, low-carb American breakfast that combines the bold flavors of spicy chorizo with fluffy scrambled eggs. It's a satisfying and protein-packed dish that's perfect for starting your day on a delicious note.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
400 kcal
Ingredients
- Chorizo sausage - 150 grams
- Large eggs - 4
- Heavy cream - 2 tablespoons
- Cheddar cheese, shredded - 50 grams
- Bell pepper, diced - 1/2 cup
- Green onion, sliced - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Crumble the chorizo into the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the chorizo and bell pepper.
- Gently stir the mixture, cooking until the eggs are just set but still creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Cholesterol: 400 mg
- Total Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
Tags
AmericanLow CarbBreakfast