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Portuguese Sausage Frittata

This Portuguese sausage frittata calls for eggs, chorizo or chouriço (Portuguese pork sausage with garlic), onions, and potatoes. Serve it for breakfast, late supper, or cold as a snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound Portuguese Chouriço cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 pound waxy potatoes peeled and cut into 1/8-inch (3 mm) slices
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers
  • 7 large eggs
  • Chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the chouriço and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl. Turn the heat to medium-low and toss the onions and potatoes into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer the onions and potatoes and garlic, along with the peppers, into a bowl with the chouriço. Remove the skillet from the heat and wipe it out.
  3. Heat the broiler. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl until fluffy and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour the eggs over the chouriço and potato mixture in the bowl and gently toss to combine.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and warm it over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture. Using a rubber spatula, quickly stir to cook the eggs briefly, then jiggle the skillet to settle its contents. Run the spatula around the sides of the skillet to prevent the tortilha from sticking. Crank up the heat to medium-high and cook until the edges are set, 3 to 4 minutes. Slide the skillet under the broiler and cook until the top is nicely browned and no puddles of drippy egg remain, 1 to 2 minutes. Slide the tortilla onto a large platter and sprinkle with the parsley or slice it and serve it straight from the skillet, just as my grandmother did.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 241mg (80%) Sodium 623mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 241mg 80%
Sodium 623mg 26%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.