Chorizo Omelette Recipe

This delicious Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette Recipe is ready in under ten minutes and makes for a great tasting, low calorie and high protein lunch.

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Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette

Ingredients for a Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette

You need the following ingredients to make this tasty chorizo omelette.

  • 5 slices of Chorizo
  • 1 slice reduce fat Leerdammer cheese
  • 2 medium eggs
  • Large pinch of Chili salt
  • 1/2 a red onion
  • 1 calorie spray oil

Equipment required

The following equipment is useful to make this omelette recipe.

Directions to make a Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette

Here are the steps to create this lovely Emmental and Chorizo Omelette.

Step 1

Heat the frying pan on a medium to high heat. Finely chop the onion into small chunks, add 4-5 sprays of oil to the hot pan and then add in the onions.

Step 2

Beat the eggs in a cup or bowl and add a generous pinch of the chilli salt.

Step 3

Add the chorizo slices to pan and let them cook down for one minute.

Step 4

Once you notice the red chorizo oil begin to come out of the chorizo slices then add the eggs and roll around the frying pan to ensure an even coverage.

Step 5

Cut a slice of Leerdammer light into strips and add those strips to the top of the omelette.

Step 6 (optional)

If you have a small chef blowtorch then use this to help melt the cheese and cook the top of the omelette.

Step 7

Cook the omelette for a few minutes and then slide onto a plate and enjoy.

Video

The best way to learn how to make this Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette is to watch me make it in this short and fun video.

Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette

Enjoy this Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette With

Enjoy this Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette with a strong cup of coffee or tea.

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Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette with a cup of coffee

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Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette

Tasty and quick Chorizo and Leerdammer Omelette that makes the perfect lunch for the busy parent or homeworker.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine omelette, Spanish
Servings 1 person
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Crepe or Pancake Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3SxRFTs
  • 1 Cup or bowl Used for mixing the eggs
  • 1 Sharp knife For chopping the onion
  • 1 Chopping board

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Slices Chorizo Buy a packet of pre sliced chorizo for ease. They are also great on a pizza.
  • 1 Slice Leerdammer Light Cheese
  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 2 Medium Eggs
  • 1 tsp Chilli Salt
  • 5 Sprays Spray oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the crepe pan on a high heat. Finely chop the onion into chunks, spray the frying pan 4-5 times with the oil and add the onions and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chorizo and allow to cook for a minute or two. While the chorizo is cooking beat the eggs in a bowl and add the chilli salt to the egg mixture.
  • Once the oil is starting to come out of the chorizo add the egg and swirl into around the pan to ensure a good and even coverage.
  • Cut the Leerdammer cheese into slices and lay on top of the omelette. If you have a blowtorch then use it to help melt the cheese.
  • After a few minutes slide the omelette onto a plate and enjoy.

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