Chorizo pilaf

Chorizo pilaf

Falling somewhere between a paella and a risotto, this slow-cooked basmati rice pot has deep paprika flavours

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid. Add the onion and cook for 5-8 mins until soft and golden. Push to the side of the pan and add the chorizo. Cook until lightly browned and some of the oils are released into the pan.
  2. Add the garlic and paprika, then the tomatoes. Bubble over a medium heat for 5 mins, then add the rice, stock, lemon zest and bay leaves. Stir everything together well and bring to the boil. Put the lid on and cook over a very low heat for 12 mins.
  3. Turn off the heat and leave to sit and steam for 10-15 mins. Stir through the parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

PER SERVING

488 kcalories, protein 19g, carbohydrate 58g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 3g, sugar 9g, salt 1.4 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2012.

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  • 14 June 2012

    KayleyDore commented on this recipe

    have been making this for a few weeks now after it appeared in the magazine... its so easy ton make, quiet quick and very tasty. easy to make amendments to so you really can use up your veg box etc. highly recommend!

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  • 15 June 2012

    elliefleur rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fantastic recipe - quick, easy and tasty!

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  • 15 June 2012

    Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I added frozen mixed veg i.e peas, sweetcorm, red pepper, carrot - nice.

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  • 22 June 2012

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  • 05 July 2012

    Liz Jones rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious - a firm favourite - we savour every mouthful!

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  • 09 July 2012

    annarosa rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very easy and tasty recipe. I addede frozen peas and red pepper. Delicious!

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  • 07 August 2012

    Rachthecook commented on this recipe

    A tasty mid week meal. Nice enough for a saturday night in. Minimal Fuss. Good for lunch the next day too. I added spinach last time as I feel it needs a bit of greenery to make it more healthy. Tonight I shall add carrots and peas. Mushrooms would go in nicely too. Cant go wrong with chorizo!

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  • 07 August 2012

    Rachthecook rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Im sure I clicked on the stars? Obviously not!

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  • 05 September 2012

    MarieB rated this recipe

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  • 09 October 2012

    Minchumbo rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I thought the flavours were great, but even having added an extra 15 minutes to the cooking time, some of the rice was uncooked. I think it would be better as a Risotto so will try that next.

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  • 20 November 2012

    Coffeebean rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is now a go-to staple, have made it several times including with dried chorizo when I didn't have cooking ones (ok but not as punchy). Perfect post-work meal, quick and easy to cook + super tasty

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  • 30 March 2013

    Maggie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    The whole family enjoyed this, I did have to add an extra ten minutes or so to the cooking time.

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  • 30 March 2013

    Maggie commented on this recipe

    The whole family enjoyed this, I did have to add an extra ten minutes or so to the cooking time.

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  • 02 April 2013

    Kate Paley rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Added chicken, mushrooms and chilli. Cooked for 20 mins due to the chicken. Delicious!

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  • 12 June 2013

    Mjbrim rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really quick and easy meal and lovely tasting too. I omit the lemon peel from the recipe as I don't like the taste it leaves on the rice but I still squeeze the lemon juice over the dish at the end. Has become a favourite in my house!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion , thinly sliced
  • 250g baby cooking chorizo , sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 250g basmati rice
  • 600ml stock
  • 1 lemon , zest peeled off in thick strips, plus wedges to serve
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • small bunch parsley , chopped
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PER SERVING

488 kcalories, protein 19g, carbohydrate 58g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 3g, sugar 9g, salt 1.4 g

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