Sausage Perico (Venezuelan Egg and Vegetable Fritata)


Heat:


2 tablespoons extra virgen olive oil

over medium-low heat in a large (15") frying pan. Add, in turn, (allowing each ingredient to cook):

2 sweet italian sausages, wood fire barbecued and chopped
1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium onion)

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped fresh garden tomato (one large tomato)

Stir frequently and add the following spices, cooking for another minute or two:

1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic
1/4 teaspoon powdered onion
1/4 teaspoon powdered cumin

1/4 teaspoon powdered oregano
1/2 teaspoon powdered paprika

1/4 teaspoon powdered Venezuelan sweet pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes


When well blended, add:

10 large eggs, scrambled with 1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup American (3 slices), cheddar and/or gouda cheese, torn, sliced or crumbled

Cook until cheese has melted and mixed into scrambled eggs.

Serve hot with a toasted, buttered slice of hearty Ciabatta, Formaggio or Whole Wheat Panne bread.



 

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