Green Beans and Chorizo

Quick and easy to make with just two ingredients, green beans and chorizo is a simple side that packs a lot of flavor.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Lactose

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 74kcal

Prepare a bowl of iced water and set to one side.
Add the beans to salted boiling water and cook for around 3 minutes til tender, but with a bit of bite still.
Drain the beans and place into the iced water and set to one side.
Heat the oil in a skillet on the stovetop. Once hot add the diced chorizo.
Cook the chorizo for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally til crispy.
Drain the beans and add to the chorizo in the skillet.
Cook for a couple of minutes to warm the beans through, stirring to coat the beans in the oil, and serve.

Cook the beans is salted water to start adding flavor right from the start.
Take care not to overcook the beans, they should still have a slight bite to them.
Don't skip the iced water. This will stop the cooking process and keep the beans a nice vibrant green color.
Nutritional values are an estimate.