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Fried egg with courgette and chorizo

At the weekend it’s nice to have a hearty breakfast or brunch. This Spanish-style dish is basically fried egg with courgette and chorizo, which will set you up for the day. Serve it with fresh bread or a piece of toast.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cm piece chorizo
  • 1 courgette
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • 1 ripe tomato chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram or oregano
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
  • Cheese optional
  • 2 eggs

Method
 

  1. Take the skin off the chorizo, then cut it into small pieces.
  2. Heat a frying pan, then add the chorizo and cook over very low heat until the chorizo releases its fat.
  3. Meanwhile, cut the courgette into half-moon shaped slices, about 5mm thick. Cut the bell pepper into long strips.
  4. Add these to the pan, when there is enough fat and gently sauté for 5 minutes or so, until the vegetables have softened.
  5. Make two wells in the pan, and carefully break the eggs into them.
  6. Cook for 3-5 minutes, according to your liking.
  7. Season with salt & pepper and scatter some fresh herbs on top.
  8. You can add some grated cheese, such as Manchego, if liked.