Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 150 g fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed (3/4 cup); 80 g yellow onion, diced (1/2 cup); 100 g red bell pepper, diced (3/4 cup); 100 g canned black beans, rinsed and drained (1/2 cup); 300 g eggs (6 large); 60 ml unsweetened almond milk (1/4 cup); 2 g fine salt (1/4 tsp); 1 g black pepper (1/4 tsp); 80 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3/4 cup); 5 g fresh cilantro, chopped (1 tbsp)

Prep: 12minCook: 20min4 servingsMedium326 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole packed with 22g of protein per serving and just 335 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 32 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

22g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 326 kcal

Protein: 21.7g

Fat: 22.6g

Carbs: 9.2g

Fiber: 2.4g

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