How to Make Portuguese Chourico, Beans, and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Portuguese cuisine is known for its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, and this recipe for Portuguese Chourico, Beans, and Rice is no exception. This dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that brings together the smoky, spicy flavors of Portuguese chourico sausage, the savory goodness of beans, and the fluffy texture of rice. It's a perfect dish for a cozy night in or a festive gathering with friends and family.

The star ingredient of this recipe is the Portuguese chourico sausag...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 dried chourico sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • ¼ Spanish onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ (14.5 ounce) can fava beans, rinsed and drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring the water to a boil in a pot; stir the rice into the boiling water, reduce heat to low, place cover on the pot, and allow the rice to cook until all the moisture is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • As the rice cooks, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chourico in the hot oil for 2 minutes. Add the onions and garlic to the sausage and continue cooking until the vegetables are soft and the chourico has browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir the tomato sauce into the chourico mixture. Reduce heat to low. Season with the red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer until thoroughly heated, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the fava beans into the mixture and continue cooking just long enough for the beans to heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over rice.
  • Nutrition

    722 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 1434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 109g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 853mg