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Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo Paleo Recipe

Trina
easy brussels sprouts and chorizo paleo and gluten-free entree
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I’ll be honest, Brussels sprouts are not my go-to vegetable. Other cruciferous veggies like cabbage and broccoli are awesome, but I never knew what to do with these little guys…

Enter my husband. He loves Brussels sprouts and has asked for them every now and then.

He’s even tried making them a couple of times himself. I remember one of his experiments on the grill quickly turned into a molten mess.

Now that we’re into the peak season for the best-tasting Brussels sprouts, I figured it was time to step up and try a recipe for him. But, I would definitely need to spice things up a bit.

So I announced to my husband I was making Brussels sprouts with chorizo. He looked at me like I was crazy. Then he tasted it and gave me a big thumbs up! I figured if cabbage and hamburger go together, why not Brussels sprouts and chorizo?

Brussels sprouts oiled, seasoned, and ready for the oven. Roast only until the center stem is tender – it’s best to start checking as early as 10-15 minutes into the cooking time.

While the Brussels sprouts were roasting in the oven, I browned the onions and chorizo. Slapped them together and voilà! 

I know lots of paleo people love Brussels sprouts. They’re a good source of Vitamins A & C, potassium, folate, iron, fiber, and phytonutrients.

This Brussels sprouts paleo recipe would make a great side dish for just about any meal. You can also add more of your favorite veggies, mix it up with the spicy chorizo, and turn this dish into a main course.

All of you Brussels sprout lovers will have to let me know what you think of this one. If you have a favorite recipe or tip for cooking them, let us know that too!

Enjoy my friends!

 

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Paleo Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo Recipe

Easy way to spice up Brussels sprouts with chorizo and onions – great as a side dish or the main course.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Brussels sprouts, chorizo, paleo
Servings 4 servings
Author by Trina

Ingredients

  • 12-15 Brussels sprouts cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 lbs of chorizo
  • 1/4 cup of diced onion
  • An all-purpose seasoning of your choice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375-degrees F
  • Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil
  • Cut Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise
  • Toss halved Brussels sprouts with about 2 tbs of olive oil
  • Place sprouts on cookie sheet
  • Sprinkle with an all purpose seasoning
  • Place in oven 25-40 minutes, or until fork inserted into stem penetrates easily (cooking times can vary widely for these – checking for doneness will be your best guide)
  • About 15 minutes before the Brussels sprouts are done, place onions in a saucepan over medium heat, and saute onions until translucent
  • Add chorizo to the saucepan’s ingredients, and cook until browned, drain fat
  • Transfer cooked Brussels sprouts to the saucepan and mix together with the chorizo and onions
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
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