Brussels Sprout Leaves With Chorizo And Toasted Almonds Food

CHORIZO & ALMOND BRUSSELS

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the Brussels sprouts for 2 mins, then drain and leave to steam-dry. Meanwhile, put the butter and chorizo in a large frying pan over a medium heat for 5 mins until the butter caramelises and smells nutty, and the chorizo begins to brown. Tip in the sprouts and fry for 5-6 mins over a high heat until they're tender, starting to crisp and are coated in the browned butter. Once the sprouts are cooked, toss in the blanched almonds.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHORIZO

Steps:

• 1. Heat a 6-qt. pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until just tender, 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer Brussels sprouts to a bowl of ice water; let sit for 5 minutes. Drain Brussels sprouts and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
• 2. Heat 1 tablespoons of the oil in a 12" cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until soft, about 2 more minutes. Transfer chorizo mixture to a bowl. Increase heat to high and add the remaining oil and the reserved Brussels sprouts; cook, flipping once or twice, until the Brussels sprouts are browned and tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the reserved chorizo mixture and season with salt and pepper.

PAN ROASTED ALMOND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim the cut ends of the brussel sprout, remove any outer leaves that fall off, and cut the sprouts in half lengthwise.
• Heat oil and in a large flat-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
• When the oil it hot, sprinkle salt and pepper in the oil and cover the bottom of the pan with the sprouts, cut side down. Don't worry if the sprouts touch, just get as many in as you can.
• Sprinkle the top of the sprouts with a little more salt and pepper and let them sizzle for approximately 5 minutes.
• Divide the butter and drop small amounts around the top of the pan. It will melt down over the sprouts.
• After another minute or two, check a sprout to see if it's browning nicely. If so, turn the sprouts over and allow the other sides to brown for another 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the almonds over the sprouts and stir the pan to incorporate the nuts. Watch carefully to prevent the almonds from scorching.
• Roast for another 3-5 minutes, until the sprouts and almonds are toasty and crisp. Serve as is or sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top for a little extra goodness!