Chorizo With Red Wine Onions And Dates Recipe

A tantalizing Spanish tapas recipe from my friend Carolina! Sweet dates and rich red wine perfectly complement spicy chorizo in this easy-to-make dish. Serve with crusty bread for dipping and watch it disappear! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a sophisticated appetizer.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 490.9 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
Chorizo With Red Wine Onions And Dates 14

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chorizo With Red Wine Onions And Dates

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How to Make Chorizo With Red Wine Onions And Dates

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 large onion, thinly sliced, and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add 8 ounces of chorizo sausage, sliced, and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of dry red wine (such as Rioja), 1/2 cup pitted dates (chopped), 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the wine has reduced by half and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

76g

Fat

53g

Carbs

8g