CHORIZO, ORZO & SWEETCORN SUMMER STEW

Chorizo, orzo & sweetcorn summer stew image

Fry veg with chorizo and orzo to make this healthy, colourful summer stew. You can add any leftover veg you have in the fridge to reduce food waste

Provided by Anna Glover

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
bunch of spring onions , sliced, green and white parts separated
1 red pepper , cut into small cubes
50g chorizo , cut into small cubes
1 garlic clove , crushed
75g orzo
½ tsp smoked paprika
200g can sweetcorn , drained
1 large tomato , chopped
350ml low-salt chicken or vegetable stock
½ small bunch of parsley , chopped
½ lemon , zested and juiced

Steps:

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the white parts of the spring onions, the peppers and chorizo for 8 mins, until the peppers are soft and the chorizo is just golden.
Stir in the garlic, orzo, paprika, sweetcorn and tomato, and fry for 2-3 mins more. Pour in the stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 mins, stirring often, until the orzo is tender. Stir in the parsley, the green parts of the spring onions, and the lemon juice and zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium