This easy chorizo and vegetable breakfast skillet is a quick egg-free breakfast that’s perfect for a Whole30, Paleo or gluten-free meal prep recipe. It’s full of hearty veggies and lots of flavor from the herbs and spices in the chorizo, and cooking it in one pan makes clean up simple. It reheats so well, so it’s great for breakfast throughout the week!
Egg-free breakfasts are my typical go to, and I love breakfast hash (or, otherwise known as breakfast skillets) because it just makes breakfast easy. I got really tired of eggs on Whole30, to the point I can hardly look at them, but you can always add an egg to the top of this chorizo breakfast skillet when you’re ready to eat!
This recipe is also really easy to customize to your preference. I’ve often swapped potatoes for broccoli florets, or added shredded brussels sprouts. You can use the veggies you have in your fridge if you want, which makes this a really easy clean-out-the-fridge meal. You can also mix in a small can of drained green chiles if you want it a bit hotter, or serve with guacamole or salsa instead of sliced avocado.
The Whole30 chorizo I used is from Pederson’s, which I typically order online. Or you can make your own. You can also find chorizo in many grocery stores. If you find it in links instead of ground, you can easily slice open the casing and get the ground chorizo out of the casing to use! Chorizo is so heavily seasoned that it also seasons the vegetables in this breakfast skillet, and removes the need to add much of anything else.
Check out this post on where to find Whole30 compliant sausage products!
Other Egg-Free Breakfast Skillets You’ll Love:
Bacon and Veggie Breakfast Skillet
Whole30 Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Cranberries
Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet
40 Egg-Free Whole30 Breakfasts
Chorizo and Vegetable Breakfast Skillet: Egg-Free, Whole30, Paleo, GF
This easy chorizo and vegetable breakfast skillet is a quick egg-free breakfast that’s perfect for a Whole30, Paleo or gluten-free meal prep recipe. It’s full of hearty veggies and lots of flavor from the herbs and spices in the chorizo, and cooking it in one pan makes clean up simple. It reheats so well, so it’s great for breakfast throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chorizo (homemade recipe here)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound red potatoes, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional for serving: 2-3 green onions, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and diced potatoes. Season with the garlic and chili powder. Cook the potatoes just until they begin to soften and brown, about 5 minutes. And then add in the remaining vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- Next, push the vegetables to the side and add the ground chorizo to the open space. Break apart and incorporate it into the vegetables. Cook another 8-10 minutes, or until the chorizo and potatoes are cooked through.
- Remove from heat. Serve with green onions, salsa, hot sauce, avocado/guacamole or an egg if desired.
Notes
- You can also boil the potatoes until they are fork-tender (but not fully cooked), drain and set aside to cool. Then dice them and add them in with the onions and peppers in step 2. This is a good option if you want to prep the potatoes ahead of time, such as the night before, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- You can substitute the potatoes for 1-1.5 cups of broccoli.
- For a spicer breakfast skillet, add a 4 oz. can of diced green chiles in with the vegetables.
- Keeps in the fridge for 4 days.
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Stephanie says
Holy yum! This is SO good! Will definitely be adding to this our regular meal prep rotation. I made it exactly as directed using Whole30 friendly chorizo I found at Whole Foods.
paleobailey says
I’m so happy to hear this! This is one of our favorites! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review – it’s so appreciated 🙂
Kate says
Excellent recipe! I love chorizo!
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!
Jamie says
I’ve been making this for breakfast for my whole30 round that began jan 3. Absolutely love this!! I meal prep on Sunday, so separate into 5 servings, freeze 2, then heat up and add eggs and avocado in the am. I used a little more potatoes and added a bit of bacon.
paleobailey says
I’m so happy you love this one!! It’s one of my favorites, too! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review 🙂
Jen says
Love this recipe. Now a go to quick meal for our family