Asparagus, Pork and Potato Omelette

Omelettes are hearty breakfast dishes that are filling and delicious. It is a meal in itself because it has the much needed protein and other nutrients needed for the day. You can eat it as is or with toast. It is also a good idea to cap it off with a cup of yogurt for dessert.

 

Ingredients:

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pork sausages

1 large red onion, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

250g potatoes or 1 small potato, washed, and sliced thinly

1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

6 eggs

30g butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Sour cream, to serve

 

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet under high heat. Fry the asparagus for 5 minutes until they are cooked. Transfer the asparagus to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil. Do the same for the potato

Place the remaining oil in the skillet and sauté the garlic and onions for 3 minutes or until it becomes fragrant. Remove the sausage casings and fry the meat for 5-8 minutes or until they crumble and are browned.  Season it with half of the paprika and fry it for another 3 minutes.

Beat the eggs in a large bowl and season it with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet and pour in the eggs. Cook it for 5 minutes or until it is set. Put the asparagus, potatoes and pork on the fried egg. Slide the omelette to a plate and top it with sour cream. Sprinkle with the remaining paprika and serve immediately.

 

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