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Speedy Chorizo Orzo

with Cheese, Peas and Rocket

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025

Not to be confused with rice, orzo is actually a type of pasta. Whilst chorizo gives some of the flavour, we're also using smoky base paste, made with smoked paprika and smoked salt, to bring rich smoky flavour to your dish.

Tags:
Family Friendly
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

180 grams

Orzo

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

90 grams

Diced Chorizo

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 sachet(s)

Central American Style Spice Mix

30 grams

Tomato Puree

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

120 grams

Peas

20 grams

Wild Rocket

12 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3266 kJ
Energy (kcal)781 kcal
Fat33.6 g
of which saturates15.8 g
Carbohydrate87.5 g
of which sugars17.1 g
Dietary Fibre5.9 g
Protein32.6 g
Salt4.3 g
Potassium32.6 mg
Calcium21.6 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Sieve
Kettle
Large Saucepan
Grater
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

a) Boil a full kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt and bring back to the boil.

c) When boiling, add the orzo to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 10 mins.

d) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

2

a) Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

b) Once hot, add the chorizo and fry until it starts to brown, 3-4 mins.

c) While the chorizo fries, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

3

a) Add the garlic, Central American style spice mix and tomato puree to the chorizo.

b) Fry until fragrant, 1 min.

4

a) Stir the creme fraiche, chicken stock, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) into the chorizo and bring to a boil.

b) Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.

5

a) Stir the hard Italian style cheese and peas through the sauce until the cheese has melted.

b) Once melted, stir the cooked orzo through the sauce.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

6

a) Share the chorizo orzo between your serving bowls.

b) Top with the rocket leaves.

c) Finish by drizzling over the balsamic glaze.

Enjoy!

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