Chorizo with Chickpeas
Chorizo with Chickpeas brings together smoky sausage, tender garbanzos, and sweet roasted peppers for a rich, comforting bowl. Paprika and a splash of dry sherry add warmth and depth, while potatoes make it hearty enough for a cool evening dinner. Serve it when you want a bold, rustic stew that fills the kitchen with inviting aromas.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chorizo with Chickpeas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans in a large container; add enough cool water to cover them by several inches. Soak the beans for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
- 2
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 3
Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the stems, seeds, and ribs. Place the pepper halves, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Broil the peppers under the preheated broiler until blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes; transfer them to a bowl, seal tightly with plastic wrap, and let them steam until the skins loosen, about 20 minutes. Peel off and discard the skins. Slice the peppers.
- 5
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the potatoes in the hot oil until browned, about 10 minutes. Add the chorizo and continue cooking until hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sliced peppers, onion, garlic, paprika, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the beans, then pour in the sherry and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer until the beans are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 650.82 kcal High 33%
- Protein 18.58 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 98.06 g 36%
- Total Fat 18.36 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.5 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 27.25 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 1109.33 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 10.69 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 9.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 308.74 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 4.45 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 1477.45 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 59.8 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 64.46 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chorizo with Chickpeas is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Cooking Sherry, Diced Potatoes, and Dried Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 650.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chorizo with Chickpeas made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Cooking Sherry, Diced Potatoes, Dried Garbanzo Beans, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chorizo with Chickpeas?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 650.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chorizo with Chickpeas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chorizo with Chickpeas healthy?
- Chorizo with Chickpeas has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 650.82 calories and 18.58 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1109.33 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.5 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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