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Main course · British

Chorizo and Red Pepper Orzo One-Pot

30 min Serves 4 ~489 kcal/serving ~£5.80 (£1.45/serving) Dairy-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 200 g cooking chorizo sausages
  • 1 red pepper
  • 300 g orzo
  • 700 ml chicken stock
  • 1 onion
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
489 kcal
Protein
21.1 g
Carbohydrate
60.1 g
of which sugars
6.7 g
Fat
17.5 g
of which saturates
6.3 g
Fibre
4.2 g
Salt
2.71 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Fry the sliced chorizo in a large pan for 5 minutes until starting to release its oil.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped onion and sliced red pepper and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the orzo and smoked paprika, stirring for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.

  6. 6

    Season to taste and serve immediately.

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