Pineapple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Dates

• Course Appetizer, Side Dish
• Cuisine Dairy-Free, Fall

Prep time

Cook time

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels Sprouts stems cut, yellow outer leaves removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 4 ounces Spanish Chorizo diced
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice
• 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Adobo Sauce from Canned Chipotle Chilies
• 2 Garlic Cloves minced
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/3 cup Toasted Hazelnuts chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cut brussels sprouts into quarters. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Toss together brussels sprouts and oil until coated. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
3. Meanwhile, heat medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add chorizo. Cook 5 minutes or until crispy. Remove chorizo for later use, discard any fat.
4. To saucepan, add pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, adobo sauce, and garlic. Bring to boil; reduce by about 3/4.
5. After brussels sprouts have baked 15 to 20 minutes, pour pineapple juice mixture over brussels sprouts; toss well to combine. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Add chorizo and dates; bake 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Transfer mixture to 4 bowls. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.