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Spanish-inspired chorizo frittata recipe

Spanish-inspired chorizo frittata recipe

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Make family dinner a flavour fiesta with this simple chorizo frittata. We've used tinned potatoes because they have a great bite to them. Serve alongside chopped tomatoes and homemade garlic mayo for dipping. See method

  • Serves 4
  • Takes 25 mins
  • 338 calories / serving
  • Healthy

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 x 567g tin Grower’s Harvest new potatoes, drained and sliced
  • 10 spicy chorizo slices, sliced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 6 large eggs
  • 250g pack Nightingale Farms cherry tomatoes, finely chopped

For the garlic mayo, to serve (optional)

  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • pinch of smoked paprika
High in protein and a source of vitamin C

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1410kj
    338kcal     17%

  • Fat

    19g 28%

  • Saturates

    5g 25%

  • Sugars

    7g 8%

  • Salt

    1.1g 19%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 20.6g Protein 18.5g Fibre 3.8g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, ovenproof frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the onions for 3-4 mins until golden. Add the red pepper and cook for a further 5 mins until softened.
  3. Stir in the potatoes, most of the chorizo, smoked paprika and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Whisk the eggs in a jug and pour over the veg and chorizo. Use a spatula to move the egg evenly around. Scatter over the remaining chorizo slices.
  5. Cook on the hob on a medium heat for 4-5 mins, then transfer to the oven and cook for a further 10-12 mins until golden.
  6. Add the chopped cherry tomatoes to a small bowl, season with a pinch of thyme, salt and pepper and drizzle with some oil.
  7. Mix the mayo and grated garlic and season with a pinch of smoked paprika.
  8. To serve, cut the frittata into quarters and serve alongside the tomatoes and garlic mayo, if you like.

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