Name: Vegetarian Piri Piri Chorizo Bake
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; Olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 3 garlic cloves; 10 oz. shop-bought veggie chorizo sausages; 20 cherry tomatoes; 4 cups cooked basmati rice, or use 2 (9-oz.) bags microwavable basmati rice, to serve; 3/4 oz. cilantro; Salt and black pepper; 1 red onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 red bell pepper; 2 fresh red chiles (Scotch bonnet, red, or bird’s-eye); 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 large bunch of fresh basil; 1 lemon

Sweet potato bell pepper and vegetarian chorizo sheet pan dinner.

Photo by Lizzie Mayson

This is a quick and easy-to-throw-together, eat-the-rainbow revelation. Colored heirloom tomatoes are a great addition if you can get hold of them. The piri piri sauce is wonderful, so consider making double and keeping half for another recipe. Serve with brown rice for an even healthier meal.

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