How To Make Chorizo Pilaf
A flavorful and easy one-pot meal made with chorizo sausage and fragrant spices, mixed with fluffy rice and vegetables.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet or pan, cook the chorizo sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
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Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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Stir in the basmati rice, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is coated with the spices.
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Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Stir in the cooked chorizo sausage and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
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Serve the chorizo pilaf hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 425kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 45mg
- Sodium : 1120mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 15g
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