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Tomato and chorizo rice in a large shallow round casserole with a bowl of broccoli and green beans, and plate of sliced crusty baguette in the background.

Tomato and Chorizo Rice

By: Deborah
Tomato and chorizo rice - a smoky, one-pot rice dish packed with flavour. An easy and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights. 
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
TOTAL: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7.1 oz) cooking chorizo sausages halved lengthways
  • 1 onion (approx. 120g) sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 250 g (8.8 oz) basmati rice
  • 500 ml (2 cups) hot chicken stock (made using a stock cube or pot)
  • 2 roasted red peppers from a jar chopped
  • 400 g (14.1 oz) tin cherry tomatoes
  • 85 g (3 oz) pitted green or Kalamata olives

Instructions

  • Heat a large frying pan or shallow casserole on a medium high heat. Add the sliced chorizo halves, cut side down, and cook for about 5 minutes until the oil starts to come out and they begin to crisp at the edges.
  • Turn the chorizo slices over and add the onion and garlic into the pan, and cook for a 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the paprika and rice, mix well so that all the grains are coated, then pour in the hot chicken stock and add the roasted peppers. Stir everything together, bring to a simmer, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and olives, bring to a simmer, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes without the lid, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed into it.

Notes

  • Optional variations:
    • Spicy chorizo rice - add chilli flakes or fresh chilli.
    • Vegetable chorizo rice - add peas or spinach.
    • Chicken and chorizo rice - add diced chicken for extra protein.
    • Garlic and herb version - add extra garlic and fresh herbs.
    • Paella style version - add seafood or saffron for a twist.
  • This tomato and chorizo rice recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less people.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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