Rice with Chorizo, Beans & Cilantro

By krystallondon

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup mild salsa
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp each salt, dried basil
• 2 small, smoked, cooked chorizo sausages (about 1/2 lbs/225 g) sliced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/2 cup white kidney beans (canned or cooked)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in large pan on medium. Add garlic, celery, green pepper and onion. Cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until softened.

2. Add stock, salsa, chili powder, salt & basil. Bring to boil on medium-high. Stir in sausages and rice, and return to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until rice is tender but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Gently stir in beans and 3 tablespoons cilantro. Garnish with remaining cilantro.