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October 22, 2011 · 3 Comments

Chourico and Pea Risotto

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Chourico and Pea Risotto

This creamy risotto made with Portuguese chourico, peas, Colby Jack cheese and fresh rosemary makes a tasty side dish. 

Chourico and Pea Risotto

I was at a loss for dinner ideas the other night when I made this Chourico and Pea Risotto My head was reeling from complete multi-tasking with house projects, decorating decisions and calendar synchronization that when I realized I hadn't taken anything out for dinner, it was already 4pm.

I had purchased some chourico last week, but never did anything with it and figured, I'd use that to make a one-pot dish for dinner. This recipe started out without the peas, but as I looked at it in the pan, it looked a little bland and needed some color.

So I threw in some peas and it gave this dish that little something extra that it was missing. Now, I'm not a huge fan of peas, so I gave myself some before I added them in.

Peas are just one of those vegetables I don't like no matter how hard I try. I remember when my kids were babies and just trying out all sorts of vegetables; peas were both of their favorites.

They used to try to get me to eat them by sticking them in my mouth, and being the type of parent that likes to try to set a good example, I would eat them with a smile on my face (while my body was secretly cringing on the inside).

Creamy Chourico and Pea Risotto

How do you make Chourico and Pea Risotto?

For this recipe you'll need canola oil, Portuguese chourico, garlic, fresh rosemary, arborio rice, butter, chicken broth, shredded Colby Jack cheese and peas. 

Heat the oil in a a large, nonstick skillet; then add the chourico, garlic and rosemary. Saute for 5 minutes; then remove the meat, place in a separate dish, cover and set aside.

In the same pan, add the rice and saute for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add one cup of chicken broth at a time, letting it absorb into the rice before each new addition.

When the liquid has almost absorbed, add the chourico mixture, peas, cheese and butter. Mix well until the liquid has absorbed and its creamy.

This Chourico and Pea Risotto was good but a little heavy so a little goes a long way. ~Enjoy! 

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Creamy Chourico and Pea Risotto

Chourico and Pea Risotto

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
This creamy risotto made with Portuguese chourico, peas, Colby Jack cheese and fresh rosemary makes a tasty side dish. 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 ounces portuguese chourico. peeled and chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1 cup peas (I used frozen and defrosted them first)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a a large, nonstick skillet; then add the chourico, garlic and rosemary. Saute for 5 minutes; then remove the meat, place in a separate dish, cover and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the rice and saute for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add one cup of chicken broth at a time, letting it absorb into the rice before each new addition.
  • When the liquid has almost absorbed, add the chourico mixture, peas, cheese and butter. Mix well until the liquid has absorbed and its creamy.

Notes

*This recipe serves 8 as a side dish and 4 as a main entree. 

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chourico, risotto
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Comments

  1. Jenn says

    October 22, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Ah, perfect - I have chorizo in the freezer & needed a new recipe... anything I can substitute for peas?? We're not fans here...

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  2. Kim Bee says

    October 23, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    New follower from facebook. Thought I'd take a minute to pop by and check out the blog. Looks fab, so many wonderful recipes on here. I've actually never have chorizo, think I should give it a whirl. Have a great day.

    Reply
  3. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:37 am

    @Jenn I don't like peas either but spinach would work well too..just needs something to give it a little color.

    @Kim Welcome and I'm glad you found me! 🙂

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