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Chorizo Baked Rice

This is the kind of dinner that saves your bum on a busy night. One pan, simple ingredients, plenty of flavour, and hardly any washing up at the end. Love that.

The chorizo gives the rice loads of smoky flavour, and with the cherry tomatoes and frozen veg in there too, it feels like a proper meal without a heap of effort. Easy, filling, and very weeknight-friendly.

Why you’ll love it

It’s all made in one pan, which is always a win. The chorizo brings heaps of flavour, the rice makes it nice and filling, and the whole thing is easy enough for a busy night.

Handy tips

Let the chorizo brown a little at the start so you get all that flavour into the pan. Once the lid goes on, keep the heat low so the rice cooks through nicely without catching on the bottom.

Serving ideas

Serve it hot straight from the pan for an easy dinner. It’s a proper all-in-one meal as is, which makes it extra handy when you can’t be bothered doing sides.

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Chorizo baked rice with cherry tomatoes and mixed vegetables
Steph de Sousa

Chorizo Baked Rice

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This chorizo baked rice is an easy one-pan dinner with loads of smoky flavour and hardly any fuss. With chorizo, rice, cherry tomatoes and frozen veg, it’s hearty, budget-friendly and great for busy nights. A proper chuck-it-in dinner that still feels really satisfying.
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 15 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
Calories: 2104
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 chorizo sausages
  • 1 onion
  • oil
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups frozen veg
  • 3 cups water

Method
 

  1. Pop a splash of oil into a hot pan.
  2. Add the chorizo and onion, then cook until the onion is soft and the chorizo is a little browned.
  3. Add the rice, garlic and smoked paprika, then give it all a good stir.
  4. Pour in the water.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and frozen veg.
  6. Bring it to the boil, then turn the heat down low and pop the lid on.
  7. Cook for 15 minutes.
  8. Take the lid off, turn off the heat, then fluff up the rice with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 2104kcalCarbohydrates: 392gProtein: 63gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 2178mgFiber: 27gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 26251IUVitamin C: 137mgCalcium: 357mgIron: 13mg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chorizo Baked Rice

Do I need to cook the rice first?

Nope. The rice goes straight into the pan and cooks in the liquid.

Can I use frozen veg in this recipe?

Yes. Use frozen veg, which makes it easy and budget-friendly.

How long does chorizo baked rice take to cook?

Once everything is in the pan, it cooks for 15 minutes with the lid on.

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