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Chorizo and Egg Scramble with Cilantro Pesto


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious chorizo and egg scramble topped with fresh cilantro pesto.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup diced chorizo sausage (see notes)
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅓ cup grated white cheddar
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch sea salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chorizo and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until both the sausage and onion have browned, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Turn the heat down to medium and remove the pan from the heat for 2 minutes to let it cool slightly.
  4. While the chorizo is cooking, make the pesto by finely mincing the cilantro then mixing it in a small bowl with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  6. Place the frying pan with the chorizo back on the heat and add the eggs to the pan, then sprinkle the white cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Scrape the bottom of the pan slowly and continuously until the eggs are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately with the pesto on top.

Notes

  • For a milder flavor, use less chorizo or substitute with cooked turkey sausage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 380mg