Dinner Tonight: Chorizo and Eggs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Dinner Tonight: Chorizo and Eggs
45 min.
2
263kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine? Look no further than this delightful Chorizo and Eggs recipe, a perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also packs a punch with its rich, savory ingredients.

Imagine the aroma of sizzling chorizo filling your kitchen as you prepare this quick and satisfying meal. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a hearty dish that serves two, making it ideal for a cozy dinner or a fulfilling lunch. The combination of spicy chorizo, fluffy eggs, and sweet raisins creates a unique flavor profile that is both comforting and exciting.

Whether you're looking to impress a loved one or simply treat yourself to a delicious meal, Chorizo and Eggs is the way to go. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served alongside warm tortillas, this dish is not only visually appealing but also a feast for the senses. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a meal that is sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • servings add carrot and onion to bacon fat . cook 
  • 0.3 pound chorizo sausage cut raw (, not cured)
  • servings cilantro leaves chopped for garnish (optional, )
  •  eggs 
  • servings salt to taste
  • tablespoons water hot drained for 15 minutes and
  • 0.3 cup spring onion green red yellow chopped (, , or )

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or bacon fat over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook for a couple minutes until beginning to soften, then add the chorizo. Stir into the onions and cook until the chorizo is cooked through and, if desired, beginning to crisp.
  3. Add the raisins when the sausage is halfway cooked.
  4. If there is excess fat in the pan (depending on the chorizo), drain some of it away. Crack the eggs into the pan, stirring into the chorizo, and continue cooking until they are just set but still moist. Season to taste with salt, and serve immediately, sprinkled with cilantro and with tortillas, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein30.22%
Fat66.62%
Carbs3.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32
Glycemic Load
0.25
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.555652115656%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.23mg
Quercetin
1.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:263.05kcal
13.15%
Fat:18.92g
29.1%
Saturated Fat:8.41g
52.55%
Carbohydrates:2.02g
0.67%
Net Carbohydrates:1.58g
0.58%
Sugar:0.8g
0.88%
Cholesterol:450.15mg
150.05%
Sodium:355.89mg
15.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.31g
38.62%
Selenium:33.87µg
48.39%
Vitamin K:35.14µg
33.47%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.36%
Phosphorus:224.01mg
22.4%
Vitamin A:1052.63IU
21.05%
Vitamin B5:1.7mg
16.99%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.32%
Vitamin C:13.45mg
16.3%
Folate:62.43µg
15.61%
Iron:2.79mg
15.52%
Vitamin D:2.22µg
14.83%
Zinc:1.49mg
9.92%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.87%
Calcium:85.89mg
8.59%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.37%
Potassium:198.36mg
5.67%
Copper:0.1mg
4.85%
Magnesium:16.79mg
4.2%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.55%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.92%
Fiber:0.44g
1.74%