EGG AND CHORIZO TACOS

Egg & Chorizo Tacos are the best way to start your day. They're filled with eggs, beef chorizo and potatoes and topped with sour cream and cilantro.

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CONTORTIONIST’S FOLDED EGG AND CHORIZO TACOS

Prep Time: 10 Mins

Cook Time: 20 Mins

Makes: 4 servings, 2 tacos each

Ingredients

4 large EGGS, beaten
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 ½ cups russet potatoes, chopped
1/3 cup beef chorizo
¼ tsp. salt
8 corn tortillas, warmed
½ cup sour cream
2 oz. cilantro

Instructions

1. HEAT one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. ADD potatoes and COOK for 5 minutes.

2. ADD chorizo and stir, BREAKING it up with a large spoon. ADD salt and continue STIRRING until chorizo and potatoes cook thoroughly. REMOVE from heat and DISCARD any extra grease.

3. HEAT remaining olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. POUR eggs into the skillet. As eggs begin to SET, gently stir the eggs across the pan, forming large soft curds. Continue COOKING until no visible liquid egg remains. REMOVE from heat.

4. FILL each tortilla with egg and potato mixture. TOP each with a dollop of sour cream and a cilantro sprig.

Pro Tips

• Serve with rice and beans for a new weeknight favorite.
• Try different types of chorizo such as pork or soy for a different taste.
• Add some heat by adding a tablespoon of chipotle sauce to the egg mixture.

Nutrition Info

Per serving: 1/4 of recipe

Calories: 405

Total fat: 26 g
Saturated fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
Monounsaturated fat: 12 g

Cholesterol: 219 mg
Sodium: 473 mg
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 16 g
Vitamin A: 164 mcg
Vitamin D: 1 mcg
Folate: 43 mcg
Choline: 179 mg
Calcium: 75 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Potassium: 491 mg

This recipe is an excellent source of protein and choline and a good source of vitamin A and folate.

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