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Spicy Peas With Mint For One
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Spicy Peas with Mint
: a single serving recipe that combines sweet peas, mint, chorizo, and Cotija cheese for a bold, easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
0
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American, British, Mexican
Diet:
Gluten Free
Keyword:
chorizo, mint julep, minty peas, peas, peas with mint, spicy peas
Servings:
1
serving
Author:
Joanie Zisk
Equipment
10-inch skillet
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
olive oil
6
ounces
chorizo
-removed from casing and crumbled
¼
cup
chopped onions
1
clove
garlic
-minced
1
cup
peas
2
mint leaves
-torn
1
cup
cooked rice
2-3
tablespoons
crumbled Cotija cheese
Instructions
Heat the oil in a small skillet on medium-low heat.
Add the chorizo and cook until browned, about 10 minutes, breaking up any large pieces.
Remove the cooked chorizo from the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
Place the skillet back on the stove and add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the peas and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes.
Stir in the cooked chorizo. Remove pan from the heat and stir in the mint.
Serve over rice and top with crumbled Cotija cheese
Notes
Crumble the chorizo:
Break up the chorizo as it cooks for even browning and better flavor distribution.
Don't overcook peas:
You want them vibrant green and crisp-tender.
Fresh mint is best:
Dried mint won't have the same bright flavor. Try to use fresh if possible.
Add a squeeze of lemon:
A touch of acidity at the end brightens up the whole dish.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
665
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
69
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
30
g
|
Saturated Fat:
10
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
59
mg
|
Sodium:
781
mg
|
Potassium:
707
mg
|
Fiber:
10
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
1254
IU
|
Vitamin C:
61
mg
|
Calcium:
229
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg