Low Fat Chorizo and Egg Taco
Start your day with a protein-packed, flavorful twist on a breakfast classic: Low Fat Chorizo and Egg Tacos! This guilt-free recipe combines spicy low-fat chorizo with fluffy egg whites, sautéed red onion, and crisp green bell peppers, all wrapped in wholesome whole wheat tortillas. Each bite is elevated with creamy avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime. Perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or brunch option, these tacos are loaded with vibrant flavors and balanced nutrients. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re a delicious way to enjoy a lighter take on your favorite Tex-Mex dish without compromising on taste. Keywords: low-fat chorizo tacos, egg white breakfast tacos, healthy Tex-Mex recipes, quick breakfast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Low-fat chorizo
- 6 large Egg whites
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 small Whole wheat tortillas
- 0.25 cup Red onion, diced
- 0.25 cup Green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Avocado, sliced
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Add the red onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Remove any casing from the low-fat chorizo and add it to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with salt and black pepper.
Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the egg whites into the skillet with the chorizo mixture, and stir gently as they cook through. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Once the egg whites are set, remove the skillet from the heat.
Warm whole wheat tortillas in a separate pan or microwave according to package instructions.
Evenly spoon the chorizo and egg mixture onto each tortilla.
Top each taco with freshly chopped cilantro and slices of avocado.
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4610 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 104.2 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2233 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
