Quinoa, a nutritious and versatile grain, pairs wonderfully with the smoky, spicy flavor of chorizo, a cured sausage made from pork or beef. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a flavorful dish to impress your guests, there are endless recipes that combine these two ingredients. Here, we've gathered a collection of the best quinoa with chorizo recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination.
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QUINOA WITH CHORIZO
Delicious! Flavors similar to Jumbalaya, this is a really nice side dish, or even a main meal for two.
Provided by CHRISSYG
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add chorizo to cold sauce pan, bring up to medium high heat, (to render some fat from the sausage) sautee chorizo until it begins to brown, pour off excess fat so that you have about 1tps in the pot.
- Add peppers, onion, thyme and garlic and sautee' with chorizo until it begins to soften.
- In the meantime, rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh strainer.
- Add quinoa to the pot with the other ingredients, stir to combine.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Turn down heat to a simmer and cover. Cook covered until quinoa is tender (about 15 minutes).
GRILLED CHORIZO ON QUINOA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS
Steps:
- Preheat grill or broiler.
- Make the quinoa by heating a medium sauce pot over moderate heat and melting butter. Add vermicelli and cook, stirring often, until pasta has turned golden brown. Add onion and salt.
- a few more minutes until onion is soft and begins to turn golden. Add stock or water and bring to a boil and add quinoa. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, 20 to 30 minutes or until the grains are soft in the center.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add julienned onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden color. Add garlic and cook an additional minute or two, stirring, then add paprika and cumin and cook 1 minute. Add julienned peppers, chiles and chicken stock and cook 10 to15 minutes or until mixture thickens. Adjust with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, grill the chorizo links about 8 to10 minutes over a moderately hot fire or broiler, turning often until cooked through to the center. To serve, place chorizo on a bed of the quinoa pilaf and top with the pepper mixture.
QUINOA CHORIZO
Vegan chorizo substitute made with quinoa. Works well in chili, tacos, tofu scrambles, burritos or any recipe calling for chorizo.
Provided by KCChefDon
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cover quinoa with vegetable broth in an oven-proof saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until quinoa is dry and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Keep covered.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour in vegetable oil. Cook and stir onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, annatto paste, vinegar, paprika, oregano, cumin, and chipotle pepper. Cook until mixture is thick and stew-like, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Toss the mixture with the baked quinoa. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
GRILLED CHORIZO ON QUINOA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS
Make and share this Grilled Chorizo on Quinoa With Roasted Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat grill or broiler.
- Make the quinoa by heating a medium sauce pot over moderate heat and melting butter.
- Add vermicelli and cook, stirring often, until pasta has turned golden-brown.
- Add onion and saute a few more minutes until onion is soft and begins to turn golden.
- Add Chicken Stock or water and bring to a boil and add quinoa.
- Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, 20 to 30 minutes or until the grains are soft in the center.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat.
- Add julienned onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden color.
- Add garlic and cook an additional minute or two, stirring, then add paprika and cumin and cook 1 minute.
- Add julienne peppers, chiles and chicken stock and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
- Adjust with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, grill the chorizo links about 8 to 10 minutes over a moderately-hot fire or broiler, turning often until cooked through to the center.
- To serve, place chorizo on a bed of the quinoa pilaf and top with the pepper mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1224.9, Fat 63.2, SaturatedFat 21.7, Cholesterol 114.7, Sodium 1728.8, Carbohydrate 111.7, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 12.6, Protein 52.7
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Choosing the Right Chorizo:Conclusion:
This delicious and versatile quinoa with chorizo dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. With its easy-to-follow steps and customizable ingredients, it's a great option for busy weeknight meals or weekend gatherings. The dish is a perfect combination of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, making it a complete and satisfying meal. Experiment with different types of chorizo and vegetables to create your own unique variations. Quinoa with chorizo is a great way to introduce new flavors and textures to your meals, and it's sure to become a family favorite.
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