Spicy Morning Delight: Egg and Chorizo Breakfast Quesadillaice.
If you're in the mood for a zesty and satisfying breakfast, this Egg and Chorizo Breakfast Quesadilla is the perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chorizo sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 medium flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa(Optional)
- Sour cream(Optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped(Optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients:In a bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.Add the diced red bell pepper and red onion. Sauté for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- Cook the Chorizo:Add the crumbled chorizo to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula as it browns.
- Scramble the Eggs:Pour the beaten eggs over the cooked chorizo and vegetables in the skillet.Stir continuously until the eggs are scrambled and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Assemble the Quesadilla:Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.Divide the shredded cheddar cheese evenly between the two tortillas, spreading it over one half of each tortilla.Spoon the scrambled egg and chorizo mixture over the cheese.
- Fold and Cook:Carefully fold the tortillas in half to cover the filling, creating a half-moon shape.Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat.Place the quesadillas on the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve and Enjoy:Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool slightly.Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot.If desired, top with salsa, sour cream, and chopped cilantro for added flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 19gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 233mgSodium: 560mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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