Paella Inspired Oven-Baked Chorizo Risotto
with Peas and Italian Style Cheese
- Milk
- Egg
This Paella Inspired Oven-Baked Chorizo Risotto is bursting full of flavours and makes the perfect dinner night option from HelloFresh. Cook up a fresh start!
Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Onion
90 grams
Diced Chorizo
175 grams
Risotto Rice
20 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
120 grams
Peas
40 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
600 milliliter(s)
Boiled Water for the Risotto
10 grams
Butter
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a full kettle.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed ovenproof pan on medium-high heat. TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal saucepan and transfer to an ovenproof dish later.
Once hot, add the diced chorizo and onion. Fry until the onion starts to soften, 5-6 mins.
Add the garlic and fry for 1 min more.
Add the risotto rice to the pan, stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins.
Stir in the boiled water for the risotto (see pantry for amount) and chicken stock paste.
Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil).
Bake your risotto on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 25-30 mins.
When the risotto has finished cooking, remove it from the oven.
Stir through the butter (see pantry for amount), peas and half the hard Italian style cheese. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed.
Share the chorizo and pea risotto between your serving bowls.
Sprinkle over the remaining hard Italian style cheese to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Some found it bland or lacking chorizo flavour; others enjoyed the taste when adding extra ingredients like seafood or vegetables.
- Ease of prep: Easy to make and convenient as an oven-baked dish, though a few had issues with rice texture.
- Suggestions: Consider adding paprika, Cajun seasoning, or garlic for more flavour. Try incorporating vegetables like peppers, courgettes, or mushrooms.
- Portions: Opinions varied; some found it generous with leftovers, while others wanted more, especially protein.
- Texture: For best results, ensure rice is fully cooked and add the suggested water to achieve the right consistency.
