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How to Make Chorizo and Egg Quinoa Breakfast Bowls | Easy Breakfast for 2 Recipe

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Chorizo and Egg Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Cultural Context

Chorizo and egg bowls are a beloved breakfast in Mexico, often enjoyed for their bold flavors and hearty ingredients. Traditionally, they reflect the country's rich culinary heritage, where chorizo—a spiced pork sausage—adds a savory punch to eggs and grains. This dish has gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in brunch menus worldwide, often incorporating local ingredients like quinoa for a nutritious twist.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp butter or oil
¼ cup soft chorizo
¼ cup diced onion
⅓ cup diced bell pepper
salt and pepper, to taste
⅓ cup diced tomato
1½ cups cooked quinoa
⅛ tsp Amoretti® Jalapeno Pepper W.S. Extract Powder
¼ cup shredded parmesan
1 cup chopped spinach
2 large eggs

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with lower calories.

1

Heat butter or oil in a large sauté pan.

2

Add chorizo, onion, and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper.

3

Cook until onions are translucent and peppers are soft.

4

Make a small well in the center of the pan and add the tomatoes; season with salt.

5

Let tomatoes cook down a bit before stirring them in with the peppers, onions, and chorizo.

6

Toss the quinoa into the pan and sprinkle with Jalapeno Extract Powder; season with salt.

7

Turn off heat and sprinkle parmesan evenly over the top; place spinach on top to melt the cheese.

8

In a small nonstick pan, heat oil to prepare for eggs; cook eggs to your liking, preferably no more than over easy.

9

Fold spinach into the quinoa mixture once wilted and cheese has melted.

10

Divide between 2 serving bowls, top with eggs, and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large sauté pansmall nonstick pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Quinoa Chorizo Breakfast BowlChorizo Quinoa Bowl
Local Name: tazones de quinoa con chorizo y huevo

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