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    By: Melissa

    Chorizo with Peppers and Onions (Chorizo Frito)

    Chorizo with peppers and onions (Chorizo Frito) is a classic Spanish tapas and it makes a great quick meal when you are short on time. I love serving this chorizo and peppers with a side of crusty garlic bread to make a complete meal.

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    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Spanish tapas are quick small bites and they can be made very quickly making them an ideal quick meal. The Spanish chorizo in this chorizo Frito is loaded with flavor and spices so no additional seasoning is necessary.

    This is one of the reasons I love cooking with Spanish chorizo in so many of my dishes (chorizo and pork burger, chorizo and zucchini galette and chorizo tacos) . When you are short on time, finding ingredients that can do double duty and taste great is key.

    chorizo and peppers closeup

    Ingredients you will need

    • Spanish Chorizo. Not the Mexican chorizo but Spanish chorizo. 
    • Poblano pepper
    • Red pepper
    • Spanish onion 
    • Garlic 
    • Tomato paste
    • Olive oil
    • Kosher salt

    If you have 20 minutes you can make this meal. The only work involved is slicing your ingredients.

    To sop up some of those delicious juices from the chorizo you always serve some good crusty garlic bread like my oregano crostini or an authentic Catalan tomato bread. A good garlic style bread is very common in Spanish cooking and for this reason of soaking up delicious sauces.

    Tips for making this Chorizo and peppers recipe even faster:

    This dish is already really quick to make but you can make it even faster by prepping your ingredients ahead of time. Just slice your peppers, onions and chorizo and place them separately in a sealed container in your fridge.

    When you are ready to make them, all you have to do is quickly sauté them.

    Re-heating your Chorizo and Peppers

    This recipe re-heats really well in the oven. To re-heat, just place the chorizo peppers and onions in some aluminum foil and close tightly.

    Place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.

    Finding Spanish Chorizo:

    Spanish chorizo is not the same as Mexican chorizo so when you are looking for it at the store make sure the chorizo says Spanish or from Spain. I always have success finding this at the Whole Foods Market near my house.

    This chorizo and peppers recipe will only work with the Spanish style chorizo because it is a firm sausage (unlike Mexican chorizo) that can be sautéd.

    chorizo and peppers angle

    Pairing Ideas

    If you want some ideas of what to serve with this chorizo frito recipe, here are our favorites:

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    For More Spanish recipes:

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    • Homemade Refried Bean Tostadas
    • Venezuelan Arepas
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    • Ropa Vieja
    • Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa
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    • Spanish Rice
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    5 from 5 votes

    Chorizo with Peppers and Onions (Chorizo frito)

    A really quick and delicious Spanish tapas that makes a great quick meal.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Tried the Recipe? We Would Love To Hear From You In The Comments Below!

    Author: Melissa

    Ingredients

    • 11 ounces Spanish Chorizo cut into 1 inch slices
    • 1 poblano pepper large, sliced thin
    • 1 red pepper sliced thin
    • 1 Spanish onion sliced thin
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 3 tablespoon water
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • kosher salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Pre-heat a large sauté pan over medium heat.
    • Add your olive oil.
    • Add your sliced chorizo and sauté for 5 minutes flipping half way through until the chorizo starts to brown a little.
    • Remove chorizo from the pan with a slotted spoon and add to a plate and set aside.
    • In the same pan over medium heat, add your peppers and onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
    • Now add your garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add your tomato paste and water and mix well.
    • Now add your chorizo back into the pan and mix it in with the peppers and onions.
    • Taste for seasoning.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    For Crusty bread recipes to go with this chorizo and peppers:

     
    Tomato Bread (Catalan Bread)
     
    Oregano Crostini

    Nutrition

    Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1381IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition Values are estimates only.

    See full nutrition disclaimer here
    Course :Main Course

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    1. Dan says

      February 10, 2022 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Really enjoyed this recipe. It was very quick and we used it as a light meal which we served like Spanish tapas. We will be making this again!

      Reply
    2. Bill says

      January 31, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      Such a quick and delicious meal! Reminds me of Spanish tapas in Spain 🙂

      Reply
    3. Victoria says

      September 26, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      What brand of chorizo do you use? Is it Colameco's? I want to see if the Whole Foods I visit has it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        September 26, 2021 at 6:27 pm

        Hi Victoria.
        I use a brand call Sylva's. They have the Mexican and Spanish chorizo varieties at my local Whole Foods.
        Hope this helps 🙂

        Reply
    4. Laura says

      September 22, 2021 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      This look amazing. I can't wait to make it

      Reply

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