Spaghetti with Chorizo, Kale, Black Beans & Lime

Spaghetti with Chorizo, Kale, Black Beans & Lime

I've made it my quest to try and inspire pasta lovers and draw them away from the shop-bought sauces, which cost you more and certainly don't contain the good stuff. Luckily, Buzz Feed was on hand to help me out, and this recipe was inspired by their article found here. Now I'm in full-time employment, I'm looking for quicker, easier dishes that I can throw together after work. Buzz Feed's recipe collection may well be appearing on Easy Peasy Student Cooking soon, so watch this space!


Things you'll need:
(Serves 2)

• 150g Wholewheat Pasta
• 50g Chorizo
• 2 x Large handful of Kale*
• 1/2 Can Red kidney beans
• 1 x Garlic clove
• 1/2 Lime

*That's right - my good friend Kale is featuring again. A large handful is an estimation, but as it wilts like spinach, it's best to go overboard than end up with small amounts.

Price: £1.10 per portion

Cooking instructions:

1. Cook the Wholewheat Pasta according to packet instructions
2. Meanwhile, gently fry the chopped Garlic and sliced Chorizo until golden brown
3. Then add the Red kidney beans to #2 along with some Lime juice to make the sauce (save a bit back for serving)
4. As you drain the pasta, wilt in the Kale with #2 
5. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and mix altogether. 

Coming in at just over £1 a portion, this wallet-friendly supper needs to be tried! The beans are a great source of protein, wholewheat pasta is a complex carbohydrate (your body prefers this, trust me), and Mr Kale is a superfood! This recipe has so many fresh ingredients, pasta no longer has to be boring!