Spinach, Goat Cheese & Chorizo Omelette

Chorizo is an uncured Mexican sausage with a rich, spicy flavor that tastes good in almost everything. In this omelette it pairs perfectly with the tangy goat cheese and earthy spinach. Serve with fresh avocado slices and tomatillo salsa for breakfast bliss!

Serves 2

• 4 ounces Chorizo sausage
• 1/2 Tbl butter
• 4 eggs
• 1 Tbl water
• 2 oz crumbled fresh goat cheese
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• sliced avocado (optional)
• 1/4 cup salsa verde (optional)

Remove Chorizo from the casing and fry in a medium saute pan until fully cooked.
Meanwhile beat the eggs and water in a small bowl. As a side note, I add the water
because as the egg cooks the water turns to steam which helps the egg puff up and get
fluffy. Some people like to add milk or cream and you could do that too – it's simply a
matter of personal preference. Take the Chorizo out of the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Wipe the pan of the remaining grease with a clean paper towel. Melt the butter in the same pan over low heat. Add the beaten eggs to the pan, then put the Chorizo, spinach, and crumbled goat cheese on half the egg mixture. Cook on low heat for 3 minutes until slightly firm, then fold the empty side over the side with the filling on it. Cover the pan with foil or a pot cover and leave on low heat for another few minutes until the eggs are cooked through. If your bottom is browning too quickly, turn the stove off and leave the pan covered for up to 10 minutes and the residual heat should "bake" it until the center is fully cooked.

Approx. nutrition info. per serving: 479 calories, 36g fat, 3g net carbs, 32g protein

Article Source: The Gluten Free Low Carber by Mellissa Sevigny