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Spicy Peas With Mint For One

Discover Spicy Peas with Mint: a single serving recipe that combines sweet peas, mint, chorizo, and Cotija cheese for a bold, easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time25 minutes
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

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: 1serving | Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1254IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 3mg

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