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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
Expert Tips
Keep a close eye on the chorizo as it cooks, it can easily go from perfectly crispy to burnt.
Don't skimp on the fresh mint—it's the key to balancing the spice of the chorizo.
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
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