Cheese and Chorizo Omelette

alexisknibbs

April 29

Omelettes are a family favourite in our house. They are quick and easy but lots of flavour can be added to make them extra tasty. Recently I made a cheese and pesto omelette which seemed to got down well with my little family. It got me thinking about what other ingredients I could put into an omelette. When I add chorizo to other dishes it always enhances the flavour. So I decided to bake a this omelette. The results were delicious and of course, I had to share the recipe with you.

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Serves 4

Equipment

Sharp knife
Chopping board
Vegetable peeler
Grater
Frying pan
Plate
Large mixing bowl
Fork
Baking tray

Ingredients

Chorizo x 160g
Potatoes x 800g
Cheese x 80g or nutritional yeast x 4 tbsp
Eggs x 4 large
Leek x 1
Courgette x 1
Red pepper x 1
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for the baking tray and pan

Method

Preheat the oven to 180º or gas mark 4.
Start by peeling and chopping the potato into 1 centimetre cubes.
Put the potato cubes into the baking tray and drizzle oil over the top.
Toss the potatoes in the oil and put the baking tray into the oven for about 15 - 20 minutes.
Using the sharp knife score down the side of the chorizo and remove the skin.
Slice the chorizo into 1/2 centimetre pieces and set to one side.
Next cut the top from the red pepper, remove the core and the stalk.
Slice and dice the flesh of the pepper.
Now peel the courgette and grate it.
Then finely slice the leek.
Crack the eggs into a bowl and mix with a fork.
Set to one side.
Heat the frying pan to a medium heat and add the olive oil.
When the pan is hot put the chorizo into the pan and fry until it realises oil.
Once there is oil in the pan carefully remove the chorizo and place it on the plate.
Now add the leek to the pan and stir until it becomes soft.
It should take about 2 - 3 minutes.
Keep stirring the leek and add the pepper and courgette.
Stir the ingredients for another 3 - 5 minutes. (Or until everything is covered in the oil and it's starting to soften.)
Sprinkle over salt and pepper to your taste.
Remove the tray from the oven and add in the ingredients from the frying pan.
Stir everything together until all the ingredients are evenly spread across the base.
Pour over the egg and stir again until everything is evenly spread.
Grate the mature cheddar and sprinkle over the top. (Or sprinkle over nutritional yeast).
Put the baking tray back into the oven and cook the omelette for about 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Then serve with peas or a salad and enjoy.

Cheese and Chorizo Omelette

Cheese and Chorizo Omelette was a yummy meal that we all enjoyed. It was easy to prepare and cook. You could make this meal is advance and store it in the freezer. Then all you have to do is defrost the dinner and heat it up. Also this dish could be made the day before and stored in the fridge overnight. It's a great dish to serve on a cold Winter's day or on a warm Summer's day. However you decide to eat this dish, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx