Recipe

Chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans

The frying pan goes under the grill in this recipe, so you need a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat of the grill.

May 23, 2019 9:00pm
  • 15 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans
  • 420 gram canned chilli beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (170g) chorizo, sliced thinly
  • 125 gram cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup (30g) cheddar, coarsely grated
  • 1 large avocado (320g), chopped coarsely
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed

Method

Chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans
  • 1
    Preheat grill.
  • 2
    Place undrained beans in a medium microwave-save bowl; cover. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof frying pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chorizo and tomato, stirring, for about 3-5 minutes or until chorizo is browned and crisp.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, whisk eggs, milk and half the cheddar in a large bowl until combined; season. Pour egg mixture into pan, tilting to cover base of pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Cook, over low heat, about 5 minutes. Place pan under grill for 1 minute or until just set.
  • 5
    Using a fork mash avocado with juice in a small bowl; season to taste.
  • 6
    Cut omelette into wedges; top with chilli beans and avocado mash. Sprinkle with parsley; serve with lime wedges, if you like.

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