Tag: chorizo

Spicy Mexican Pasta

Spicy Mexican Pasta

When my husband is out of town for work, I like to up the spice level in our dinners. This pasta was full of fire and absolutely delicious. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground Chorizo removed from casings 1 bell pepper diced 1 jalapeno pepper diced 1 

<strong>Creamy Gnocchi with Chorizo and Peppers</strong>

Creamy Gnocchi with Chorizo and Peppers

This dinner was so delicious!!  The spice from the chorizo mixed with heavy cream, cauliflower gnocchi, and fresh bell peppers mixed to form an incredible combination of flavors and textures. Ingredients: 6-8 ounces ground chorizo 3 bell peppers diced 6 scallions diced 2 cloves garlic 

Chorizo and Veggie Quesadillas

Chorizo and Veggie Quesadillas

Quesadillas are an easy weeknight dinner.  By adding chorizo to these quesadillas, it added a little spice when mixed with bell peppers, onions, and spinach it cut down on the fat/grease from the chorizo.  I used pepper jack cheese, but you can use a milder cheese if you want to cut down on the spice level.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground chorizo

1 bell pepper diced

½ sweet onion diced

3 cups baby spinach

Sliced or shredded pepper jack cheese

Whole wheat tortillas

Optional toppings: salsa, avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Break up the chorizo and cook over medium until done. Drain fat.
  3. Add bell peppers and onion to the chorizo and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened.
  4. Add baby spinach and stir in until it wilts.
  5. Sprinkle cheese in a layer over 2-4 tortillas.
  6. Top the cheese with the veggie and chorizo mixture.
  7. Add a little more cheese.  Then top with another tortilla.
  8. Spray tortillas with a butter or olive oil spray.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes until tortillas are crispy.
  10. Serve with salsa, sliced avocado, or plain nonfat Greek yogurt.
Chorizo and Chicken Enchiladas

Chorizo and Chicken Enchiladas

I love chorizo and it paired so well with chicken in these enchiladas.  This is a great meal prep dinner that is filled with veggies and easy to adjust depending on your spice preferences. Ingredients: 1 pound chorizo 1 large chicken breast diced 1 teaspoon