Chorizo Orzo with Peas and Sweetcorn
Quick and easy one pot chorizo orzo made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes. A flavour-packed family dinner with minimal washing up.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 492kcal
Equipment
- 1 large pan or skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200 grams chorizo sliced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 145 grams frozen peas
- 145 grams frozen sweetcorn kernels
- 200 grams orzo
- 1 tbsp tomato puree/paste
- 500 ml chicken stock or broth
- ½ lemon, juiced
- bunch chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or pan over a medium heat and add the chorizo, diced pepper and onion.1 tbsp olive oil , 200 grams chorizo , 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion
- Fry for 4-5 minutes until the chorizo starts to release its oils and the onions are just softening, then add the peas, sweetcorn and garlic with a pinch of salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.2 cloves garlic, 145 grams frozen peas, 145 grams frozen sweetcorn kernels
- Stir in the orzo, making sure to mix well so that it gets a coating of all the cooking juices.200 grams orzo
- Mix a tablespoon of tomato puree with 350ml of hot chicken stock then pour over the pasta and vegetables. Stir well.1 tbsp tomato puree/paste, 500 ml chicken stock or broth
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirringly regularly (or the orzo will stick to the pan) until the orzo is tender and the stock has reduced. You can add a dash more water if needed or if you like it saucy. Stir in the lemon juice and add salt to taste if needed.½ lemon, juiced
- Garnish with chopped parsley to serve.bunch chopped parsley
Notes
Sweetcorn - if using canned sweetcorn, 1 cup of frozen kernels equals approx a 198g/7oz can, drained.
Chorizo - should be the cured sausage sold in a ring, not pre-sliced.
Chicken Stock - I use 1 stock cube for 500ml/2 cups water. You can use broth or Better than Bouillon.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1501IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg