Tag: Chorizo

Smokey Chorizo & Bean Quinoa

Smokey Chorizo & Bean Quinoa

I took inspiration from a jambalaya recipe for this dish, only I swapped the rice for quinoa for variety. It just goes to show how flexible a dish like this is. If you only have one pan and not a lot of time, you can 

Ingredient of the Week: Chorizo

Ingredient of the Week: Chorizo

As I have been on a rest week from training this week, following the World Championships last weekend, I have let my usual food routine slide a little. Therefore, I thought that my ingredient of the week should reflect this and focus on a slightly 

Chorizo, Pear & Beetroot Salad

Chorizo, Pear & Beetroot Salad

This is another lunch time recipe that I can only really make when I’m not training. There are plenty healthy elements about the dish but the addition of chorizo makes it feel more of a treat. The sweetness of the pear works really well, The 

Chorizo Kale Stew

Chorizo Kale Stew

Broth, soup, stew, whatever its technical name is I’m not sure. What I am sure of though, is that this is a comforting bowl of yumminess that can be ready to eat in just over half an hour. Roasting the sweet potatoes separately allows them 

Chorizo, Root Vegetable & Barley Risotto

Chorizo, Root Vegetable & Barley Risotto

I love a bowl of risotto. When cooked well the flavour that you can infuse from the stock in to everything else is just delicious. Add chorizo in to the mix and you are on to a winner! Every meal is improved if you add 

Spicy Chorizo, Bean & Avocado Rice Bowl

Spicy Chorizo, Bean & Avocado Rice Bowl

Chorizo is one of my favourite ingredients! Unfortunately however, it is not the most nutritious, as it is highly processed. It also contains a higher amount of fat and less protein than chicken or fish. In moderation though, there is no harm in including it