First posted: Apr 28, 2016
Cauliflower and Chorizo Breakfast Hash
This is quite possibly one of my favourite brunch recipes in the whole world. Ever. Maybe it’s because I have a mild obsession with chorizo. And maybe you already knew that, because there’s a version of this in nearly all of my books, and I love finding new ways to mix it up. This version, with delicious paprika-dusted cauliflower florets thrown in, definitely deserves it’s place in the spotlight.
Ingredients
Cooks in: Serves:4
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 x 200g chorizo sausage, or similar, sliced
- 1 medium cauliflower, roughly chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 Tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
- 2 good handfuls fresh cherry or rosa tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp sticky brown sugar (or your preferred natural sweetener, or leave out all together)
- 1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- A handful of chopped fresh basil and parsley leaves
- 200g feta cheese or soft goats cheese
- Ripe avocado, to serve
- Toast or fresh bread, to serve
- Poached, fried or softly boiled eggs, to serve
What to do
1. Heat the oil in a large pan (preferably ovenproof). Add the onion, sausage, cauliflower, thyme, rosemary, spices and chilli and a pinch of salt and fry, over a medium heat, for five minutes, or until the vegetables have softened. 2. Add the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar, turn up the heat, and cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes, or until the tomatoes are starting to blister. Season with freshly ground black pepper, and more salt if needed.
5. Serve immediately onto warmed plates and top with egg if using, and a scattering of feta and fresh basil as well as a few slices of avocado. 3. Serve immediately onto warmed plates and top with egg if using, and a scattering of feta and fresh basil as well as a few slices of avocado. Photo Credit: @CurtisGallon