Deliciously big, substantial and filling chorizo omelette will keep you full for many hours. Serve it with veggies or berries to balance out its richness.
I love eggs. I especially like them for breakfast, although I also enjoy them for lunch and even for dinner.
Even though I like eggs prepared in almost any way one can imagine, I especially enjoy omelets. I really like adding other ingredients – meats, cheeses and vegetables – to the eggs.
A substantial omelette
Chorizo omelette is one of my favorite egg dishes to make. The combination of caramelized onions, spicy meat and sharp cheddar is incredible.
This omelet is not a small, dainty one (unlike this fluffy egg white omelet which is also excellent, but in a very different way). It’s a big, substantial, very satisfying egg dish that will keep you full for several hours.
The ingredients you’ll need
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty chorizo omelette. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:
Eggs: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, this one included.
Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use. A teaspoon of kosher salt weighs less than a teaspoon of regular salt.
Olive oil: I love cooking with this tasty oil. But if you’d rather use an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use avocado oil instead. Butter is another good option.
Sliced onions: Slice them thinly. I usually use yellow onions, but sometimes I vary this recipe and use green onions.
Spicy Spanish chorizo: Thinly sliced. If you’re not a fan of processed meats, you can replace it with more vegetables.
Cheddar: I like extra-sharp cheddar. It’s so flavorful!
How to make a chorizo omelette
It’s easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:
Beat the eggs with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the onions in olive oil until they are golden brown.
Add the chorizo to the same pan and cook it briefly.
Pour the eggs on top of the onions and chorizo and gently stir.
Let the bottom of the omelet set, then gently lift the edges to allow liquid eggs to go to the bottom and cook faster.
Carefully flip the omelet. Top it with the cheddar, fold, and serve.
How do you flip an omelet?
You can use two wide spatulas to flip it, although admittedly that sometimes leads to the omelette falling apart.
Here’s what I usually do. I slide the omelet, cooked side down, onto a large plate. I then place the skillet on top of that plate, facing down, and allow the omelet to slide back into the skillet, uncooked side down.
A third option is to not flip it at all. When the bottom is almost cooked, reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet and keep cooking on very low heat until the top is set.
How to serve chorizo omelette?
If you follow a low carb or keto diet, the good news is that there’s no need to serve it with toast! Sliced tomato or some berries are perfect and will balance out the richness of the dish.
And if you want a super-rich breakfast, you can top the omelet with sliced avocado and a dollop of sour cream.
However, if you really want some bread with your breakfast, you have options too! Consider making low carb English muffins, 90 second bread, or almond flour biscuits.
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Chorizo Omelette
INGREDIENTS
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced onions (3oz)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced spicy Spanish chorizo* (1 oz)
- 1 slice extra sharp cheddar (1 oz)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5-7 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 more minutes.
- Pour the eggs on top and gently stir, using a heat-resistant spatula, to distribute onions and chorizo evenly. Cook 2-3 minutes, until bottom is starting to set. Gently lift omelet and allow uncooked egg from the top to slide under, where it will cook faster.
- When bottom is set, use two wide spatulas to flip the omelet. Or slide it, cooked side down, onto a large plate, then place the skillet on top of the plate, facing down, and allow the omelet to slide back into the skillet, uncooked side down.
- Cook 1-2 more minutes on the second side. Place the cheddar on half of the omelet and fold. Turn off the heat and allow the cheese to melt from the residual heat, then slide the chorizo omelette onto a plate and serve.
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Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, Reader's Digest, and Better Homes and Gardens.