Portuguese-Inspired Sautéed Chorizo with Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

Spicy chorizo slices sautéed with sweet bell peppers and onions, a flavorful dish inspired by Braga's vibrant street food culture. This Portuguese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Portuguese chorizo, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 250 g sliced Portuguese chorizo
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• to taste sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 250 g sliced Portuguese chorizo and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crisp and oil renders out.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 medium thinly sliced red onion. Stir to combine.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and sea salt to taste over the vegetables. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers soften but retain some bite.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or rice.