Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup yoghurt
3 1/2 ounces chorizo sausage
12 sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 cup pistachios
3/4 cup parsley
Who doesn't love a good loaf of bread to go with their coffee or tea? Well, this Tomato, Pistachio, and Chorizo Loaf offers more than just an excellent cup pairing. This Mediterranean-inspired twist to your traditional loaf recipe is the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch lineup. The loaf delivers a complex and assorted range of flavors, balancing the saltiness of chorizo, the nuttiness of pistachios, and the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. A lot goes into making this bread, but the result is worth the effort.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a loaf pan with butter.
2.In a dry skillet, lightly toast the sesame seeds over medium heat.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
4.In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy.
5.Add oil, yogurt, chorizo sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, pistachios, parsley, and sesame seeds into the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
6.Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold until just combined.
7.Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
8.Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

The loaf has a crunchy and crusty edge and soft and moist insides that are filled with salty and tangy flavors that come from the chorizo and sun-dried tomatoes.

The pistachios that are scattered inside the loaf give a nutty and buttery flavor to the bread, providing an added texture to a perfectly balanced meal.

CONS

The recipe requires some specific ingredients that might not be readily available in the pantry, like pistachios and chorizo.

It is a time-consuming recipe compared to the average quick bread variations.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Tomato, Pistachio, and Chorizo Loaf is a treat that packs a healthy punch. Sun-dried tomatoes are high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties which keep the cholesterol levels in check.
Pistachios are loaded with nutrients such as healthy fats, fiber, and protein and are excellent for gut health.
Chorizo, on the other hand, is high in protein, calcium, and iron.

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