Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo

Brussels sprouts are an underdog vegetable that have recently risen up the ranks to become a cult culinary hero. In this dish, the smokiness of the chorizo and the rye flavor of the caraway seeds play against the caramelized sprouts to extraordinary effect. If you want to double the recipe, make sure you use two pans so the sprouts aren’t crowded and will caramelize rather than steam. 

Brussels sprouts are an underdog vegetable that have recently risen up the ranks to become a cult culinary hero. In this dish, the smokiness of the chorizo and the rye flavour of the caraway seeds play against the caramelised sprouts to extraordinary effect. If you want to double the recipe, make sure you use two pans so the sprouts aren’t crowded and will caramelize rather than steam. 

Ingredients

1 teaspoon caraway seeds 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts (about 20 medium), halved and tough outer leaves removed 

2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced


1/3 cup diced Spanish chorizo


Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1 teaspoon caraway seeds  

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil  

750g Brussels sprouts (about 20 medium), halved and tough outer leaves removed  

2 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
 

1/3 cup diced Spanish chorizo 

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper  

Directions

PREP TIME
20
MINS
COOKING TIME
20
MINS
Serves
4
Make-Ahead:

The Brussels sprouts can be prepped and the chorizo diced up to 4 hours ahead, covered, and refrigerated. 

Make-Ahead:

The Brussels sprouts can be prepped and the chorizo diced up to 4 hours ahead, covered, and refrigerated. 

In a small heavy skillet, stir the caraway seeds over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until toasted and fragrant. Transfer the seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind to a powder. 

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, then add the Brussels sprouts, scallions, and chorizo and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and beginning to caramelize. Mix in the ground caraway. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately. 

In a small heavy frying pan, stir the caraway seeds over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until toasted and fragrant. Transfer the seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind to a powder.  

Heat a large heavy frying pan over medium heat. Add the oil, then add the Brussels sprouts, spring onions, and chorizo and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and beginning to caramelize. Mix in the ground caraway. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.