Cheesy Chorizo Omelette with Tomato Salsa recipe

Name: Cheesy Chorizo Omelette with Tomato Salsa
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 4 Eggs; 120g Chorizo Sausages; 80g Cheese; 2 tbsp Milk; 15g Margarine; 2 Tomatoes; 1/2 Red Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Hot Sauce; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

A fluffy omelette packed with smoky chorizo and melted cheese, served with a bright tomato, red onion and garlic salsa. A splash of hot sauce gives it a lively finish.

20 min · Easy · Spanish Jump to method

Cheesy Chorizo Omelette with Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

2 servings

4 Eggs
120g Chorizo Sausages
80g Cheese
2 tbsp Milk
15g Margarine
2 Tomatoes
1/2 Red Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Hot Sauce
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	512 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	8 g
Fat	39 g
Saturated fat	15 g
Fibre	1.8 g
Sugar	5.5 g
Sodium	980 mg

Why this works

A rich, high-protein omelette that is also high in saturated fat and sodium, mainly due to the chorizo and cheese.

High-quality protein. Eggs, chorizo and cheese provide a substantial amount of protein, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.

Micronutrients from eggs and tomatoes. Eggs contribute vitamin B12 and vitamin D, while tomatoes and red onion add vitamin C and antioxidant compounds such as lycopene and quercetin.

Watch salt and saturated fat. Chorizo, cheese, added salt and margarine make this dish relatively high in sodium and saturated fat, which may be a concern if eaten often.

Method

Dice the chorizo sausages, peel and finely chop the red onion and garlic, and chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
Melt a little margarine in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 3-4 minutes until the fat begins to release.
Add the red onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
Stir in the tomatoes and a little hot sauce, then cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly saucy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Beat the eggs with the milk in a bowl until well combined.
Melt a little more margarine in a clean non-stick frying pan over a medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently, lifting the edges so the uncooked egg runs underneath.
When the omelette is nearly set, scatter over the cheese and spoon the chorizo-tomato mixture over one half.
Fold the omelette over and cook for 1 minute more, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately with extra hot sauce if you like.

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