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Brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro

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Brussels sprouts with chorizo

These sautéed brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro are easy to make and full of flavor, the chorizo and onions are cooked together, then you add sliced brussels sprouts, cook until done, and finish off with a bit of lemon juice and chopped cilantro. My kids used to say that brussels sprouts were “their most hated food ever”, and these are not your typical picky eaters. They love raw oysters, sushi, salads, spicy foods, and other things that I didn’t like as a kid.

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Sauteed brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro

My strategy for getting them to like foods that they claim to not like, is to prepare the current disliked ingredient differently each time, and they have to at least try it. I also involve them in the cooking process and have them suggest ways to try preparing the dish or have them provide ideas on what spices/herbs to use for seasoning.

Brussels sprouts with chorizo
I’ll admit that I wasn’t a huge fan of brussels sprouts either (and they might have been on my “most hated ingredients” as a kid), so I had some self interest in trying to find a way to prepare them that would also make them more enjoyable for everyone, myself included. The boys love chorizo (and so do I), so I decided to sauté the brussels sprouts with chorizo. I also sliced the brussels sprouts so that they would cook more evenly. I used a fresh style uncooked Mexican or Latin chorizo for this recipe, but you could also use a Spanish style cured chorizo – it will take less time to prepare since the chorizo is already cooked, but would still add a lot of flavor to the dish.

Brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro

For a vegetarian option, you could use finely diced mushrooms in place of the chorizo and season them with a mix of paprika, chili powder, garlic, and cumin to get a similar flavor. Fresh chorizo is usually very well-seasoned, so I didn’t add any extra seasoning or spices to these brussels sprouts, however you can taste them (once the meat is fully cooked) and add more seasonings if desired.

Sauteed brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro

Brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro

Easy and simple recipe for sautéed brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Latin fusion
Keyword: Brussels sprouts, Brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro, Chorizo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ~10 ounces of fresh chorizo crumbled
  • ½ yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • ~1 lb of brussels sprouts washed and sliced
  • 1 tbs lemon or lime juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro
  • 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.

Step by step preparation photos for brussels sprouts with chorizo and cilantro

Slice the brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts
Cook the chorizo with the onions
Mix in the sliced brussels sprouts and continue cooking
Add the lemon juice and chopped cilantro
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