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Crispy Chorizo Tostada with Fried Egg and Brown Sauce recipe
A bold, savoury tostada topped with crisp chorizo, a fried egg and a glossy drizzle of brown sauce. The melted cheese brings everything together for a satisfying, Spanish-inspired bite.
15 min · Easy · Spanish-inspired Jump to method
Ingredients
- 2 Chorizo Sausages
- 1 Egg
- 30g Cheese
- 1 tbsp Brown sauce
- 1 slice Bread
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 585 kcal |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Fat | 43 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g |
| Fibre | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 1180 mg |
Why this works
A savoury, energy-dense tostada with good protein but high saturated fat and sodium, best enjoyed as an occasional meal.
Protein from egg, chorizo and cheese. Provides a useful protein hit for satiety and muscle maintenance, though the overall dish is also high in fat.
High sodium content. Chorizo, cheese, brown sauce and added salt make this dish quite salty, which may be a concern for blood pressure.
Low fibre. With mostly refined bread and little plant food, this meal is relatively low in fibre and may not be very filling for long.
Method
- Heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat and slice the chorizo sausages into thin rounds.
- Cook the chorizo for 3–4 minutes until crisp and the oils have released, then remove and keep warm.
- Fry the egg in the same pan to your liking, seasoning lightly with salt and black pepper if using.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread until crisp and golden, then place it on a plate.
- Scatter the cheese over the hot toast so it softens slightly, then top with the crispy chorizo and fried egg.
- Drizzle with brown sauce and serve immediately.
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