Easy Vegan Papas con Chorizo

Looking to spice-up weeknight dinners? This Papas con Chorizo features a soy chorizo with a spicy kick that only takes 20 minutes to make!

If you are in a weeknight meal rut, this papas con chorizo is just the dish to spice things up. Papas con chorizo is Spanish for potatoes with chorizo. It is a bold, flavorful and easily customizable dish (peep different ways to serve it later in this post).

Trying to prepare different cuisines can seem intimidating, but this Mexican inspired dish couldn’t be easier to make. The star ingredient in this dish is Trader Joe’s Soy Chorizo. It offers all the rich, smoky flavors of classic chorizo without the meat! In just under 20 minutes, you can have a delicious meal that will please everyone!

What you will need to make papas con chorizo

Potatoes – Yukon gold are my favorite for this recipe.

Olive Oil – I use extra virgin olive oil, but avocado or coconut oil are great alternatives.

Onion – I like to use a sweet onion but any variety will work.

Chorizo – I’ve tried several brands, but Trader Joe’s Soy Chorizo provides the most flavor in my opinion and negates the need to add additional spices.

Salt

Cilantro – Freshly chopped cilantro provides color and herby flavor to the dish

How to make papas con chorizo

First, boil the potatoes by heating a large stockpot filled with water over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the diced potatoes. I usually boil them for 7 to 8 minutes. You want them to be firm but easily pierced with a fork. If you overcook the potatoes they will make the final dish mushy. Drain completely and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat a teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until just starting to brown, about five minutes.

Then, add the soy chorizo and break it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Sauté in the pan with the onions for about 2-3 minutes.

Add the drained potatoes to the skillet and stir the mixture until the ingredients are combined and heated through. 

Season the dish with salt and fresh chopped cilantro. Stir to coat and serve.

Other ways to enjoy this dish

Tacos de Chorizo con papas – My family loves making this dish into tacos. Simply warm corn or flour tortillas and use the papas con chorizo as the filling. Top with your favorite taco toppings. 

With eggs– If, and I stress IF, there are leftovers I love to heat them up in a skillet with scrambled eggs. You can even turn this into a breakfast burrito! This dish can also be served topped with a fried, runny egg. (Note: clearly not vegan, but an option for those who aren’t)

Loaded with toppings–  This is such an easy dish, with minimal ingredients. It tastes amazing on its own, but even better loaded with toppings. I serve this topped with extra cilantro, corn and scallions. The sweetness of the corn is a nice contrast to the spiciness of the dish. Other options include salsa, hot sauce, jalapeños, avocado, chopped tomatoes, crema or cheese (make these non-dairy to keep it vegan). 

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave.