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Spiced Chorizo and Beans


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  • Author: Tania Cusack
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Hearty chorizo and beans simmered with warming spices. A poached egg makes it extra-rich!


Ingredients

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  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tomatoes very ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup (237 ml) tomato puree tomato puree
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 bunch chopped coriander
  • 1 cup (237 ml) cooked spicy Mexican Chorizo cooked spicy Mexican Chorizo
  • 1 can (14 oz) cannellini beans cannellini beans
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • fresh pepper
  • Soft poached egg

Instructions

  1. If using raw chorizo, remove the casings. If using cured chorizo, dice it into small pieces. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and starting to turn translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and ground cumin. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down.
  5. Stir in the tomato puree, ground coriander, and the chorizo. If using raw chorizo, break it up with a spoon and let it brown for a couple of minutes before stirring in the beans.
  6. Add the drained beans and stir everything together. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce thickens and the flavors come together.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice, with warm tortillas, or alongside crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use Spanish chorizo instead of Mexican chorizo.
  • To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the chorizo with 1 cup of crumbled firm tofu and add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 100