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Orecchiette with Chorizo and Swiss Chard Recipe
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Orecchiette with Chorizo and Swiss Chard Recipe

11 ingredients 40 min 6 servings openrecipes
Orecchiette with Chorizo and Swiss Chard Recipe

A satisfying pasta recipe from Michael Symon with Swiss chard, chorizo, cannellini beans, orecchiette, Parmesan, and a squirt of lemon juice.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

344
Calories
11g
Protein
32g
Fat
5g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Swiss Chard not in our table 0
Cannellini Bean not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound red Swiss chard
  • 1 pound orecchiette
  • 12 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed if links)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans , rinsed and drained (or 1 1/4 cups cooked beans)
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce), plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves and stems
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 medium lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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