Roasted Chorizo-Stuffed Pepper

Red pepper half roasted with aromatics, then stuffed with a savory mixture of sautéed onion, spicy chorizo, and basmati rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 685.2 kcals 685.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.5 grams 26.5 grams
Fat 58.4 grams 58.4 grams
Protein 15.6 grams 15.6 grams
Cook Time
16 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
50
g
Meat
50
g
Chorizo
chopped
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
lightly crushed in their skins
1
sprig
Rosemary
roughly chopped
OilsFats
45
ml
Olive Oil
divided use
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Red Pepper
halved
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Place the pepper half into a roasting tin with garlic and rosemary.
  • Drizzle with 30ml of olive oil and roast for 12 minutes until softened.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the onion until translucent.
  • Add the chorizo and fry for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked rice and heat through.
  • Remove the pepper from the oven and fill with the chorizo rice mixture.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.