Green Lentil & Brussels Sprout Gratin with Chorizo – Lentils.org

Green Lentil & Brussels Sprout Gratin with Chorizo

  By lentilsorg      

July 13, 2015

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Chorizo sausage can be cured or uncooked. The recipe calls for cured, but if you are only able to find the uncooked version that will work too. Use one uncooked sausage, remove the casing and cook the meat fully in STEP 2. Can’t find chorizo sausage? Bacon can act as a tasty substitute, and add a little cayenne pepper for some heat.

  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 20 Minutes

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  • Yields: 6-8
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Directions

  1. PREHEAT the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. BRING a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the Brussels sprouts for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain and place into a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process for 2 minutes. Drain the Brussels sprouts, cut into quarters, and set aside.
  3. HEAT the butter in a saucepan, and sauté the onions and garlic until golden. Add the chorizo and sauté for 3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to incorporate all of the delicious bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the cream and simmer on medium heat for 1 minute while stirring (reducing the cream slightly). Turn off the heat and add the lentils, tarragon, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. TOSS the blanched Brussels sprouts with the lentil chorizo mixture in a large bowl. Butter a 9 x 9-inch (22 x 22 cm) baking dish and pour the mixture into it, evenly spreading the contents.
  5. TOSS the grated cheese and panko bread crumbs together in a separate bowl. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and cheese evenly over the Brussels sprout mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until the gratin on top is golden.
  6. REMOVE from the oven and allow it to sit for 5 minutes prior to serving.

Ingredients

1 lb (454 grams) fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed

1½ cups (375 mL) chopped onions

3 garlic cloves, chopped

2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter

¼ cup (60 mL) spicy chorizo sausage (casing removed), thinly sliced

¼ cup (60 mL) white wine

½ cup (125 mL) 35% cream

1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils

1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh tarragon leaves, chopped

salt and ground black pepper, to taste

½ cup (125 mL) grated Gruyere cheese (or aged cheddar)

¼ cup (60 mL) panko bread crumbs

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size½ cup (125 mL)
Calories210
Sodium210 mg
Potassium386 mg
Protein9 g
Cholesterol40 mg
Sugar2 g
Total Fat14 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Total Carbohydrates14 g
Dietary Fiber4 g