Brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
South American, American
Brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro
Description
Brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro is a skillet dish where fresh, crumbled chorizo sausage is cooked alongside diced yellow onion over medium-low heat until nearly done. Sliced Brussels sprouts are then added and cooked together, with stirring, until the sprouts become tender—approximately 20 minutes. The dish is finished by mixing in lemon or lime juice and finely chopped cilantro. Salt is adjusted to taste at the end.
The chorizo imparts a spicy and smoky depth to the dish, while the onions provide sweetness. The Brussels sprouts soften during cooking, their flavor mellowing and blending with the meat. The finishing citrus juice adds brightness and balances richness, while cilantro contributes a fresh herbal note. This combination results in a hearty and flavorful vegetable side or light main course.
This straightforward sautéed dish can complement rice, potatoes, or be served as a vegetable component alongside other proteins. The careful cooking time ensures sprouts are adequately tender without overcooking.
Ingredients
- chorizo crumbled, fresh, ~10 ounces
- ½ yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- Brussels sprouts washed and sliced, ~1 lb
- 1 tbs lemon juice or lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chorizo with the diced onions over low medium heat until the chorizo is almost fully cooked.
- Add the sliced brussels sprouts, mix well, and continue cooking until they are fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Stir as needed.
- Mix in the lemon or lime juice and the chopped cilantro, taste and add salt if needed.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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