Tortas de Chorizo

Tortas de Chorizo are a delicious and hearty Mexican breakfast dish featuring spicy, flavorful chorizo stuffed in a soft bolillo roll. This protein-packed meal is perfect for starting your day with energy and satisfaction.

Ingredients

• Chorizo - 200 grams
• Bolillo rolls - 2 pieces
• Eggs - 4 large
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Lime - 1, for juice
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
2. While the chorizo is cooking, heat another skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
3. Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Slice the bolillo rolls in half and lightly toast them in the same skillet or on a grill.
5. Once the chorizo and eggs are done, assemble the tortas by layering the chorizo, scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, diced tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro on each bolillo half.
6. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top of each torta before closing them.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Tortas de Chorizo!

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 370 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, beneficial for heart health.

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