Grilled Chorizo Omelette

Omelettes are a delicious and easy way to prepare eggs, ideal for kick-starting your day with a high-protein breakfast or brunch. This tasty Chorizo Omelette recipe serves up almost half of your daily recommended protein, and can be enjoyed on both fasting and non-fasting days.

Eggs are a favourite of ours at The Fast 800. They’re ultra versatile, easy to prepare, and packed full of nutrients. Eggs are a high-quality source of ‘complete’ protein, with one egg containing around 6-7g of protein.¹ A ‘complete’ protein provides all of the nine essential amino acids your body needs but cannot produce on its own, supporting muscle maintenance and aiding weight loss, among other benefits.

While many people think an egg-white omelette is ‘healthier’ as it can be lower in fat, this Chorizo Omelette recipe makes use of the whites and the yolk. Egg yolks are a nutritional powerhouse, housing more than 90% of the eggs minerals like selenium, iron and zinc which are known to support immune and bone health.² This is in addition to their other beneficial nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin which support eye health, and choline which supports cognitive function.³

Adding to the high protein content of this Chorizo Omelette is, of course, the chorizo. This flavoursome meat is also a complete protein, and is an excellent source of vitamin B-12, iron and zinc. That said, it’s important to eat chorizo in moderation as it also typically contains higher levels of saturated fat and sodium.

If you’re enjoying this Chorizo Omelette on a non-fasting day, feel free to top with your choice of cheese or sliced avocado. For more tasty fasting-friendly recipes, sign up to The Fast 800 Programme.