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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo & Chestnuts

    Published: Oct 13, 2021 · Modified: Nov 17, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with smoky chorizo and chestnuts. A delicious vegetable side dish for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even good old-fashioned roast dinners!

    Par-boiled first, to ensure they are tender on the inside, the sprouts are then oven roasted for an amazing crispy golden outside! You might also like my cheesy Brussels sprouts gratin!

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with chorizo and chestnuts.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    I'm willing to go as far as to say this will be the best Brussels Sprouts recipe you will EVER taste!

    Coupled with the smoky chorizo and nutty chestnuts, you won't be able to stop eating them straight from the roasting pan!

    You never again need to endure mushy boiled Brussels Sprouts, reminiscent of times gone past!

    👩‍🍳 Love sprouts? Try my crispy air fryer Brussels Sprouts with pomegranate and chestnuts!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to roast Brussels Sprouts to crispy perfection!
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋More easy side dishes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Tender on the inside, crispy and golden on the outside.
    • Only 4 ingredients.
    • Delicious caramelized sweet flavour with no bitter aftertaste.
    • An easy vegetable side dish for Christmas or Thanksgiving.
    • Easily customisable.

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients for roasted Brussels Sprouts.
    • Brussels Sprouts - I prefer to use small bright green Brussels Sprouts as they are sweeter and more tender than their larger counterparts. If you have large sprouts, it's best to halve them.
    • Chorizo - cured chorizo sausage gives the sprouts a delicious smoky flavour.
    • Chestnuts - vacuum-packed chestnuts give the dish a nutty flavour and added texture.
    • Olive Oil - for roasting. Thanks to using chorizo, which releases its oils on cooking, only 1 teaspoon is needed.

    🔪 How to roast Brussels Sprouts to crispy perfection!

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Step 1: Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and parboil the prepared sprouts for 3 minutes (set a timer from when they entered the boiling water). Drain and steam dry.

    💡Pro Tip - preparing sprouts: Cut off the tough stem and remove any loose leaves. Leave smaller sprouts whole, and halve larger sprouts with a sharp knife.

    Step 2: Toss the Brussels sprouts with the chopped chorizo, chestnuts, and olive oil. Season and place in a baking tin.

    Step 3: Roast the sprouts in a preheated oven for 20 minutes until the insides are tender and the outsides are golden and crispy. Shake halfway through cooking.

    💭 Top tips

    • Try to ensure the Brussels sprouts are in one layer in the baking tin to ensure they roast evenly and are crispy all over.
    • Make sure your sprouts have steam dried fully after parboiling, to guarantee your roasted sprouts are crispy and caramelized (not soggy and steamed).
    • Leave small sprouts whole and half any large sprouts for even cooking.
    • If you're using small whole sprouts you can skip the parboiling step, especially if you don't mind them having an al-dente bite to them.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a delicious vegetable side dish, and we always have them for Christmas lunch, alongside roast turkey AND beef, polenta roast potatoes, garlic sweet potato mash, slow cooker red cabbage, cauliflower cheese,  honey roast parsnips and carrots, bread sauce, devils on horseback, and sausagemeat stuffing! It's no wonder we're always stuffed!

    They're also great with creme fraiche chicken, slow cooker pork chops, or easy sausage casserole for an easy midweek meal!

    Don't forget to check out my pan fried Brussels sprouts too!

    📖 Variations

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Garlic - add 1 crushed garlic clove and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan to the roasting pan for even more flavour.
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon - swap the chorizo for bacon.
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Honey - drizzle over 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and half a tablespoon of honey 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
    • Make them vegetarian-friendly and leave out the chorizo.
    • Like spice? Add 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes, or red pepper flakes to the roasting tin.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts in a white baking tin with chestnuts and chorizo.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: Place the roasted Brussels Sprouts in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Reheat: Reheat in the oven for 5 minutes to retain their crispiness, or microwave until piping hot.

    Freeze: Cooked sprouts can become soggy if frozen, I don’t recommend freezing roasted Brussels sprouts.

    💡 Pro Tip - make-ahead:  I recommend preparing and parboiling the sprouts in advance (do this up to 24 hours ahead and store in the fridge), and then serve straight from the oven once roasted.

    ❓ FAQs

    Are Brussels Sprouts healthy?

    Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrients! Notably, they contain high levels of vitamin C, fibre, and kaempferol.

    Can you roast Brussels Sprouts without oil?

    I don't recommend roasting Brussels Sprouts without oil as they are likely to burn. You don't have to use olive oil, any type of oil that is suitable for cooking can be used.

    Can I roast potatoes and Brussels Sprouts together?

    I don't recommend roasting them together as they have differing cooking times. Potatoes take much longer to cook than sprouts.

    😋More easy side dishes

    • Easy Rocket Salad with Parmesan
    • Crispy Duck Fat Roast Potatoes Recipe
    • Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Bacon Recipe
    • Easy Apricot Stuffing Recipe

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    Roasted Brussels Sprouts in a white baking dish.
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    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo & Chestnuts

    Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with smoky chorizo and chestnuts. A delicious vegetable side dish for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even good old-fashioned roast dinners!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine British
    Keyword roast brussels sprouts, roasted brussels sprouts
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 208kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Saucepan
    • Roasting Tin

    Ingredients

    • 500 g Brussels Sprouts leave small ones whole and halve large ones
    • 100 g Chorizo chopped
    • 150 g Chestnuts vacuum packed
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 220°c (200f/ Gas 7/ 425F)
    • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and parboil the prepared sprouts for 3 minutes (set a timer from when they entered the boiling water). Drain and steam dry.
    • Toss the Brussels sprouts with the chopped chorizo, chestnuts, and olive oil. Season and place in a baking tin.
    • Roast the sprouts in a preheated oven for 20 minutes until the insides are tender and the outsides are golden and crispy. Shake halfway through cooking.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Try to ensure the Brussels sprouts are in one layer in the baking tin to ensure they roast evenly and are crispy all over.
    • Make sure your sprouts have steam dried fully after parboiling, to guarantee your roasted sprouts are crispy and caramelized (not soggy and steamed).
    • Leave small sprouts whole and half any large sprouts for even cooking.
    • If you're using small whole sprouts you can skip the parboiling step, especially if you don't mind them having an al-dente bite to them.
     
    Variations:
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Garlic - add 1 crushed garlic clove and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan to the roasting pan for even more flavour.
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon - swap the chorizo for bacon.
    • Roasted Brussels Spouts with Balsamic and Honey - drizzle over 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and half a tablespoon of honey 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
    • Make them vegetarian friendly and leave out the chorizo.
    • Like spice? Add 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes, or red pepper flakes to the roasting tin.
     
    Storage:
    • To Store: Place the roasted Brussels Sprouts in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • To Reheat: Rewarm in the oven for 5 minutes to retain their crispiness, or microwave until piping hot.
    • To Freeze: Cooked sprouts can become soggy if frozen, I don’t recommend freezing roasted Brussels sprouts.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo & Chestnuts
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    208
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    16
    mg
    5
    %
    Sodium
     
    331
    mg
    14
    %
    Potassium
     
    668
    mg
    19
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    28
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1042
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    121
    mg
    147
    %
    Calcium
     
    60
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Dannii

      October 13, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love roasting brussels sprouts, they get so perfectly crispy. The addition of chorizo sounds amazing.

      Reply
    2. Jenny

      October 13, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Parboiling the sprouts is such a good idea and my kids finally like my roasted Brussels Sprouts! The texture is perfect. I tried the parmesan and garlic and will try chestnuts for the holidays.

      Reply
    3. sue

      October 13, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      I thought I'd had Brussels sprouts every way possible, but this is a new one for me, and I can't wait to give them a try!

      Reply
    4. Matt Ivan

      October 13, 2021 at 4:13 pm

      Brussel sprouts with pork is the only way I’ll eat them. Usually I add bacon, but it’s amazing with chorizo. Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    5. Michelle

      October 13, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      The chorizo adds so much ch unique flavor to these!

      Reply

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