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Chorizo Carbonarra

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1175kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 slices Cucumber
  • Ice cubes

Chorizo carbonara

  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz Ground chorizo
  • 4 oz Spaghetti whole wheat if preferred
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 1 sprig Fresh rosemary finely chopped

Wedge salad

  • ½ head Iceberg lettuce trimmed and cut into wedges
  • 2 TBSP Blue cheese dressing
  • 6 Grape tomatoes quartered
  • 2 TBSP Crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 TBSP Red onions shaved
  • 2 tsp Fresh chives chopped

Dressing

  • 2 TBSP Greek yogurt
  • 1 TBSP Mayonnaise
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Chia seeds

Peas

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Green Peas

Dates

  • 1 cup Dates pitted

Instructions

  • For the cucumber water, place the cucumber slices in a pitcher with water. Let infuse in the refrigerator. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chorizo, breaking it up into small pieces, and cook until no longer pink.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add garlic and rosemary to the chorizo and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente, then use tongs to transfer it directly to the chorizo pan.
  • Mix in the egg-Parmesan mixture, tossing the pasta until coated. Gradually add reserved pasta water as needed until a creamy consistency is reached. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan, parsley, and cracked black pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute the peas until hot about 2 - 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Plate the salad: Portion the lettuce wedges. Top with tomatoes, red onion, crumbled blue cheese, and chives.
  • In a bowl mix the ingredients for the dressing. Dress the salad before serving.
  • Serve chorizo carbonara with peas, salad, cucumber water, and dates for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 1175kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 2055IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 5mg