Vegetarian piri piri chorizo bake for a spicy twist

Ingredients for Vegetarian piri piri chorizo bake

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, diced

• olive oil

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1 red pepper, deseeded, chopped

• 1 green pepper, deseeded, chopped

• 1 yellow pepper, deseeded, chopped

• 7 g coriander, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 280 g shop-bought veggie chorizo sausages

• 300 g cherry tomatoes

• 480 g cooked basmati rice, or use 2 (255 g) bags microwavable basmati rice, to serve

• salt and black pepper

• 1 red onion, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 red pepper, deseeded, chopped

• 2 fresh red chiles (Scotch bonnet, red, or bird’s-eye), chopped

• 30 ml smoked paprika

• 5 ml dried oregano

• 30 ml red wine vinegar

• 1 large bunch of fresh basil, chopped

• 1 lemon, juiced

How to make Vegetarian piri piri chorizo bake

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (fan) or 190°C (conventional).

2. Cook the sweet potatoes by peeling them and cutting into 2 cm cubes.

3. Halve the bell peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and cut the flesh into 2 cm cubes. Place the peppers in a roasting pan.

4. Lightly crush the garlic cloves with the back of a knife and add them to the pan.

5. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

6. Add the sweet potatoes to the pan with the peppers. Roast in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the peppers have small black patches on their skins.

7. Meanwhile, cut the shop-bought sausages into bite-sized pieces and cook according to the package instructions.

8. To make the piri piri sauce, peel and roughly chop the onion and garlic. Halve the bell pepper, removing the stem and seeds.

9. Prepare the chiles by ripping off the stems, halving them lengthwise, and removing the seeds for a milder sauce if desired.

10. Place the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and chiles in a blender with the paprika, oregano, red wine vinegar, and basil.

11. Grate the lemon zest into the blender, then halve the lemon and squeeze in the juice, discarding any seeds.

12. Add a splash of water and blend to a smooth paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

13. Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Add the cooked sausages and piri piri sauce to the pan, mixing everything together.

14. Add the cherry tomatoes and return the pan to the oven for 15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes and peppers are cooked and the sauce is piping hot.

15. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.

16. Pluck the leaves from the coriander and discard the stems. Coarsely chop the leaves and sprinkle them over the roasted vegetables.

17. Serve the mixture with the rice.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.