Spice up your breakfast with this flavorful Chourico Breakfast Salsa

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Spice up your breakfast with this flavorful Chourico Breakfast Salsa
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 12, 2024

Chourico Breakfast Salsa is a delightful and zesty dish that will elevate your breakfast to a whole new level. Made with chourico, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, this salsa packs a punch of flavors that will wake up your taste buds. Served with scrambled eggs or as a topping for toast or tortillas, this salsa is a versatile and satisfying way to start your day. The combination of spicy chourico, sweet bell peppers, and tangy tomatoes creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients

  • 1 chourico sausage, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chourico and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and golden.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  5. Remove from heat and transfer the salsa to a serving bowl. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
  6. Serve the Chourico Breakfast Salsa with scrambled eggs or as a topping for toast or tortillas. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Chourico, a Portuguese smoked sausage, adds a deliciously spicy and smoky flavor to this salsa.
  • The combination of bell peppers and tomatoes provides a boost of Vitamin C and antioxidants.
  • This salsa can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat it before serving.
  • Chourico Breakfast Salsa is a great way to use up leftover chourico from a previous meal.