Have Breakfast or Brunch ready in a snap with this Arepas recipe

Whether you need a quick and easy breakfast in the morning or an antojito to whip up at your next gathering, look no further than these delicious Arepas with Chorizo, Egg and Avocado. With a few better-for-you tweaks, this dish is so versatile that you can make as many (or as few) as you need for a meal that has all of the flavors youre looking for in a savory breakfast.



Inspired by the classic style of arepas colombianas, which are topped with a variety of delicious toppings, this recipe incorporates chorizo simmered in tomatoes, onions, garlic, and just a touch of Knorr Chicken Flavor Bouillon.


The recipe not only is quick and simple to follow but it uses nutritious takes like no salt added canned tomatoes and egg substitute, which helps lower calories/saturated fat per serving.

Additionally, the fresh avocado encourages “good” fats and who doesnt want an excuse to eat more of the creamy, balmy fruit? If you opt for a meatless option, use finely chopped Serrano pepper to taste instead of chorizo.
Youll enjoy the flavorful bites and feel even better knowing you are turning your Sunday brunches into balanced brunches.

TIP: Serve with a glass of Lipton Iced Tea and you are sure to become the chicas favorite brunch host!

Arepas with Chorizo, Egg and Avocado

Recipe Serves: 12

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 30 min

INGREDIENTS

1 cup no salt added diced tomatoes

1 Tbsp. Knorr® Tomato Bouillon with Chicken flavor

3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

1 package (19 oz.) arepas, cut into 24 wedges

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 ounces chopped chorizo (about 3/4 cup)

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups egg substitute

1 large avocado, thinly sliced into 24 slices

DIRECTIONS

Process tomatoes with Knorr® Tomato Bouillon with Chicken flavor in blender until smooth; set aside.

Preheat oven to 25or more delicious recipes 0°. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook arepas in batches, turning once and adding 1 Tbsp. olive oil as needed, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Arrange on baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm until ready to serve.

Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add chorizo and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato mixture and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.

Heat remaining 2 tsp. olive oil in large skillet. Cook egg substitute, stirring frequently, until cooked through.

To serve, spoon chorizo mixture onto arepa wedge, top with egg substitute and avocado slice. Serve, if desired, with sliced fresh fruit.
Enjoy!

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