Discover the secret to a morning kickstarter with Dr Michael Mosley’s legendary breakfast omelette! The late TV presenter and diet guru, famed for pioneering the 5:2 diet, left behind a mouthwatering legacy. As his wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, launches her new cookbook, she spills the beans on Michael’s favourite morning treat—a chorizo omelette, bursting with Spanish flavours!
This omelette is a protein-packed delight, with a perfect blend of spicy chorizo, gooey mature Cheddar, and vibrant greens. Clare shares how this dish used to greet her at breakfast, ready to fuel the day with its wholesome goodness. Top it off with some tangy sauerkraut for a health boost, and you’ve got a masterpiece in minutes.
Want to whip up this delectable dish? Here’s a quick rundown:
**Ingredients (Serves 2):**
– ½ tbsp olive oil
– ½ small onion, diced
– 4 medium free-range eggs
– 3cm piece cured chorizo, sliced and quartered
– 30g mature Cheddar, grated
– 60g cooked or leftover greens
– ½ tsp crushed dried chilli flakes (optional)
**Method:**
1. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and sweat the onion for two minutes.
2. Whisk eggs with black pepper in a bowl, then pour over the onion. Let it set for 30 seconds before swirling the egg mixture gently towards the centre with a spatula.
3. Once the omelette begins to firm up, sprinkle over chorizo, cheese, and greens. Cook for another two minutes.
4. Optionally, scatter chilli flakes and fold the omelette. Serve and savour!
For more irresistible recipes, don’t miss Clare’s latest cookbook, *The Fast 800 Favourites*. Perfect for rekindling the joy of cooking simple, healthful meals. Happy cooking! 🍳🥑📚