Spanish chorizo and chickpea rice

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If you have leftover cooked rice, do try this recipe, which is super yummy and very easy to make. In fact, Spanish chorizo and chickpea rice is a popular everyday meal all over Spain - although the vegetables differ in regional recipes. If you donβt have leftover rice, cook some ahead and let it rest, then add to the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 100g cooking chorizo
- 1 red Romano pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch dried chilli flakes
- 1 Tbsp tomato purΓ©e
- 200 ml passata
- 1 tin chickpeas
- 1 large handful of spinach or 1 cup shredded kale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley , mint or basil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Remove the skin of the chorizo, then cut it into 1 cm pieces. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the onion, chop the garlic, cut the red pepper into small bits and drain the chickpeas.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently sautΓ© the onion, until soft.
- Add the chorizo garlic and red pepper, then gently stir for 5 minutes, until the sausage releases its fat. Add the herbs and tomato purΓ©e, stir for a few seconds to coat everything well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the passata and chickpeas, bring to the boil and gently cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add your chosen greens, cook for another 2-5 minutes (under a lid).
- Add the rice, stir until it has warmed through. Stir in the fresh herbs.
- Serve with herbs scattered on top.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Spanish
- Occasions: - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Pork - Rice
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Nut Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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