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Bacon and Chorizo Sausage-Style Skillet recipe
A smoky, robust skillet where streaky bacon and chorizo do most of the flavour work. Onions and carrots soften into the pan juices for a full-bodied dinner.
30 min · Easy · Spanish Jump to method
Ingredients
- 200 g Streaky bacon
- 150 g chorizo
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 medium, sliced Onions
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp plain cooking oil
- 50 ml water
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 372 kcal |
| Protein | 15.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g |
| Fat | 29.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.8 g |
| Fibre | 2.7 g |
| Sugar | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 1120 mg |
Why this works
Energy-dense and savoury, with moderate protein but high salt, saturated fat and processed meat content.
Protein from meat. Bacon and chorizo provide a moderate amount of protein per serving, which can help with satiety.
High sodium. The added salt plus cured meats make this dish relatively high in sodium, which may be an issue for blood pressure management.
Saturated fat and processed meat. Streaky bacon and chorizo contribute significant saturated fat and processed meat, so this is best eaten occasionally rather than regularly.
Method
- Cook the bacon in a large frying pan until it begins to crisp.
- Add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the onions and carrots and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft.
- Season with salt and black pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot straight from the pan.
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