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Cheesy chorizo and courgette baked rice recipe

29 ratings

This veg-filled courgette and chorizo baked rice recipe is inspired by risotto, but with a whole lot less stirring! Crispy nuggets of chorizo and tender courgette are baked with rice under a melting cheesy topping for a hassle-free dinner idea. See method

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
577 calories / serving

Ingredients

½ tbsp olive oil
125g chorizo, skin removed, halved and sliced
3 courgettes, halved and sliced
300g long-grain rice
10g fresh basil, chopped
1 vegetable stock cube, made up to 700ml
150g lighter grated Cheddar

White rice can always be swapped for brown (check cooking instructions for timings)

Each serving contains

Energy
2425kj
577kcal 29%
Fat
24g 25%
Saturates
11g 53%
Sugars
3g 3%
Salt
2.9g 48%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 68.3g Protein 25.1g Fibre 1.4g

Method

Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Heat the oil in a deep ovenproof frying pan or casserole dish with a lid over a medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and fry for 5-6 mins until golden and crisp. Stir in the courgettes and fry for another 3-4 mins, stirring frequently, until the courgettes start to soften. Stir in the rice to coat in the oil.
Pour 600ml stock over the rice in the dish. Stir in the basil, mix well and season with pepper. Cover and place in the oven to bake for 15 mins, then remove the lid, stir briefly and, if the rice is still a little firm and the base of the pan is dry, add the remaining 100ml stock. Scatter over the cheese. Bake for a further 5-10 mins until the rice is tender and the cheese has melted. Serve with the salad alongside.

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