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Cheddar & Chorizo Green Peas

This is the Cheddar & Chorizo Green Peas recipe.

  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cooking: 15 min
Yields 2 - 3 Servings
cheddar chorizo green peas

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (60 g) chorizo sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups (500 mL) sugar snap peas
  • 2 cups (500 mL) frozen or freshly shelled green peas
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (25 mL) honey
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 oz (60 g) Canadian Cheddar
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Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook chorizo for 2 min on medium-high heat.

Add onion and cook for 2 more min.  

Add peas and cook for 5 more min. If using fresh peas, add ⅓ cup (75 mL) water to the saucepan and cover while cooking.

Add honey and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 more min. 

Using a peeler, shave thin slivers of cheese over the dish before serving.

Tips

Cheese alternatives:Canadian Aged or Medium Cheddar, Gouda.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 360 Calories
Protein: 19 g
Carbohydrate: 38 g
Fat: 15 g
Fibre: 8.7 g
Sodium: 622 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 17 % / 185 mg
Vitamin C: 58 %
Folate: 49 %
Thiamin: 47 %
Zinc: 33 %