Chorizo, Tomato and Feta Pan Omelette

Recipe By:

Australian Eggs

www.australianeggs.org.au [1]

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

15 min

Serves:

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Chorizo, Tomato and Feta Pan Omelette

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 chorizo sausage, diced
150g cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
100g Persian feta, crumbled
6 eggs
Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle
1/2 lemon, juice

Method

Preheat your grill, so it's nice and hot
Heat the oil in a 20cm non-stick fry pan. Add the onion, fry gently for 3 minutes until soft
Add cubed chorizo (the chorizo will sizzle, releasing spices and oils)
Add the tomatoes and basil, Cook for another 1 minute
Remove from the pan. Set aside
Mix the eggs together with a fork, season
Return the pan to the heat, when hot, pour in the beaten egg, swirl the egg mix with the fork for 30 seconds, then scatter in the chorizo mix along with the cheese and parsley
Place the pan under the grill, until the omelette is golden brown
Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and squeeze of lemon