Spanish Chorizo Frittata

Spanish Chorizo Frittata

by | Nov 22, 2017 | BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH, EGGS, LUNCH | 0 comments

You just can’t beat a frittata for its simplicity and ease of preparation for something that looks so much more complicated than it actually is. Plus, you can make it any combination of flavours you want. My Spanish Chorizo Frittata is packed with flavour from spicy sausage, veggies, fresh herbs and smoked paprika. Many great flavours all hugged together with cheese and eggs. It’s the perfect meal served with a salad or hash browns.

Not only great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s fantastic for guests since everything can be chopped in advance. Making the final preparation a simple matter of a little sautéing, adding whisked eggs and cream then popping in the oven until slightly puffed and golden. It takes mere minutes to pull it off once the prep is done.

So go crazy with your favourite meats, veggies and potatoes to create your own signature frittata. It’s also a great dish for those watching their carbohydrate intake as there’s no starchy crust and it can be made without meat for a great vegetarian option. I opted for a frittata with a Spanish flare full of sausage and a few of my favourite veggies. It’s delicious and I hope you enjoy it!

Recipe source for Spanish Chorizo Frittata:  Compelled To Cook

Spanish Chorizo Frittata
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    Servings Prep Time
    6 people 10 minutes
    Cook Time
    25-28 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    6 people 10 minutes
    Cook Time
    25-28 minutes
    Spanish Chorizo Frittata
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      6 people 10 minutes
      Cook Time
      25-28 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      6 people 10 minutes
      Cook Time
      25-28 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Heat olive oil in 10" cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften. Add chorizo and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach, roasted red peppers and herbs, cooking until spinach has completely wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
      2. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Pour into skillet and stir 2-3 times. Sprinkle with cheese and stir just to combine. Allow to cook on stove top over medium low heat undisturbed until starting to set around the edge, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer pan to preheated oven and bake for 15-16 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing.

      Zesty White Bean and Meatball Soup

      Zesty White Bean and Meatball Soup

      by | Dec 4, 2016 | SOUP, TURKEY | 0 comments

      Need a little something to warm you up this winter?  Try a steaming pot of Zesty White Bean and Meatball Soup. It’s not only warming but super hearty and healthy.

      The meatballs take a bit of time to mix, form and pan fry but totally worth the effort.  These little gems are made from ground turkey, chorizo and a host of herbs and spices.  The chorizo amps them up with flavour, fat and spice.  It’s a nice change from using the usual Italian sausage.  Once the meatballs are ready, it’s just a matter of tossing everything together in the pot and allowing it to simmer to tender up the veggies and meld the flavours.

       

      For this recipe I cooked my own cannelloni beans but by all means use canned if you’d like.  There’s really little difference to pre cooking your own dried beans other than a cost savings.  I also chose to use cabbage instead of dark greens, mostly because I love cabbage, cooked, raw, plain or dressed….yes I’m a fan.  But also because it adds substance without being too heavy and cabbage is fantastic with tomato.  Don’t let the long list of ingredients run you off either.  Everything is common and readily available and most of it you probably already have in your house.

       

      I love this Zesty White Bean and Meatballs Soup because it definitely warms you, fills you up and hopefully makes you forget about how cold it actually is outside…..if at least not for the time it takes to enjoy a bowl of soup.  Enjoy!

      Recipe Source:  Compelled To Cook

       

      Zesty White Bean and Meatball Soup
      Print Recipe
      A hearty and healthy soup loaded with cabbage, beans and zesty meatballs.
        Servings
        6 people
        Servings
        6 people
        Zesty White Bean and Meatball Soup
        Print Recipe
        A hearty and healthy soup loaded with cabbage, beans and zesty meatballs.
          Servings
          6 people
          Servings
          6 people
          Ingredients
          Meatballs
          Soup
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          Meatballs
          1. In a food processor bowl combine chorizo and garlic, process until chorizo is broken down into tiny chunks. Set aside. In a large bowl whisk together egg, onion, oregano, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Stir in ground turkey, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and chorizo garlic mixture until just combined.
          2. Form into meatballs using approximately 1 tbsp of mixture per meatball. Once all the meatballs have been formed, heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and pan fry until golden on all sides, about 12 minutes. Scoop out meatballs onto a paper towel lined plate, reserving fat from skillet.
          Soup
          1. In a large pot or dutch oven use 1 tbsp of fat from the meatballs and sauté onions and celery over medium heat until starting to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add meatballs, cabbage, diced tomatoes, broth, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 20 minutes. Add cannellini beans and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately with crusty bread.
          Recipe Notes

          Makes approximately 10 cups of soup.