Chorizo & root veg bulgur wheat

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make this veg-packed chorizo and bulgur wheat dish as a speedy supper. It’s ideal for an easy midweek meal and you can make it vegan by omitting the chorizo

Prep:5 mins
Cook:25 mins

Serves 3
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 468
fat 25g
saturates 7g
carbs 36g
sugars 12g
fibre 14g
protein 19g
salt 1.9g

Ingredients

½ swede, peeled and cut into 1cm chunks
150g baby carrots, halved lengthways
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ tbsp sweet smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil, plus an extra drizzle to serve
150g mild cooking chorizo, sliced
150g bulgur wheat
½ lemon, juiced, plus lemon wedges, to serve
½ bunch of parsley, leaves picked
salad leaves, to serve (optional)

Tip

How to make it vegan

Swap the chorizo for chunks of butternut squash or tempeh.

Method

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss together the swede, carrots, onion, garlic, paprika and olive oil in a roasting tin. Season and roast everything for 10 mins. Add the chorizo and continue cooking for 15-20 mins more until the swede is tender and the chorizo is crisp. Cook the bulgur wheat following pack instructions.
Toss the cooked bulgur through the veg and chorizo mixture with the lemon juice, then scatter over the parsley. Season and drizzle with a little extra oil. Serve with lemon wedges and salad leaves, if you like.