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One-Pot Chorizo & Pea Rice

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A bold and colorful one-pot meal featuring smoky chorizo, sweet green peas, fluffy rice, and vibrant peppers. This hearty, flavorful dish comes together quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 oz (280g) chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced chorizo and cook until browned and crisp, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
  3. Add diced red and yellow bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rice and smoked paprika, and toast for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Add peas and return the cooked chorizo to the pot. Stir gently and cook for 5 more minutes until rice is tender and peas are heated through.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use Spanish chorizo for a firmer texture or Mexican chorizo for a spicier, softer option.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit chorizo and use vegetable broth.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated the next day.

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Keywords: one-pot rice, chorizo rice, weeknight dinner, Spanish rice dish, peas and rice

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