Roasted Chorizo with Sweet Potato and Charred Onions
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and honestly tastes like you spent way more time on it than you did. The beauty of roasting everything on one pan is that you get all these incredible caramelized flavors with minimal effort. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A which is great for your skin and eyes, and they get this amazing sweetness when they roast that perfectly balances the smoky spiced chorizo. All you need is fifteen minutes of prep, then the oven does the heavy lifting while you relax. The charred onions add this deep richness that ties everything together, and a squeeze of fresh lime at the end just brightens it all up. This recipe proves that simple, nourishing food doesn't have to be complicated.
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Ingredients
- 8spanish chorizo sausages(about 1.5 lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ¾ kgsweet potatoes(cubed into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 largered onion(cut into thick wedges)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspooncumin
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1lime(juiced)
- 59 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Using parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup effortless.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, onion wedges, minced garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Tip: Coating everything together ensures even seasoning and flavor distribution.
- 3
Spread the sweet potato mixture across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space in the center for the chorizo.
Tip: Spreading in one layer helps vegetables roast evenly rather than steam.
- 4
Nestle the chorizo pieces among the sweet potatoes and onions. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized, and the chorizo is cooked through and slightly crisped at the edges.
Tip: Stirring halfway ensures even browning and prevents sticking on the bottom.
- 5
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire mixture while still hot.
Tip: Adding lime juice while hot allows the flavors to infuse into the warm ingredients.
- 6
Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired for added heat.
Tip: Fresh cilantro brightens the dish and adds a fresh contrast to the rich, smoky flavors.
- 7
Serve immediately while warm, dividing among four plates or bowls.
Tip: This dish is best enjoyed hot, straight from the oven.
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