Name: Cajun Chorizo chilli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion; 1 large clove of garlic; 250g chorizo cooking sausage; 1 tsp Cajun spice mixture; 1 Tbsp tomato purée; 1 can tomato (chopped); 1 can kidney beans; 1 can chickpeas; About 100g grated cheese or sour crème (optional); 1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped; 1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped

Cajun Chorizo chilli

11 May 2017

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Background

If you like chilli con carne - do try this simple, mild, Cajun-spiced chorizo version. It’s easy to make, yummy and very hearty. Cajun Chorizo chilli is ideal for a busy midweek or lazy weekend supper, or for parties. If you want it to give it a real kick, use spicy chorizo and/or add some chilli powder/cayenne pepper to the cooking. Serve it with rice and/or flatbread and a fresh salsa on the side.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion
1 large clove of garlic
250g chorizo cooking sausage
1 tsp Cajun spice mixture
1 Tbsp tomato purée
1 can tomato (chopped)
1 can kidney beans
1 can chickpeas
About 100g grated cheese or sour crème (optional)
1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped
1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Chop the onion, garlic and slice the chorizo.
Heat the oil in a pan, and cook these for a few minutes, until the chorizo release its fat and a the onion has softened.
Add the cajun spice mixture, tomato purée and tinned tomato. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the drained beans and chickpeas. Cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Serve with coriander and grated cheese scattered on top.