Low Fat Grilled Chorizo with Charred Vegetables

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Low Fat Grilled Chorizo with Charred Vegetables. Featuring juicy, low-fat chicken chorizo sausages perfectly grilled to smoky perfection alongside an array of colorful, tender-crisp vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and asparagus, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Enhanced with the warm spices of smoked paprika and garlic powder, and finished with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon, this meal brings bold flavor without the extra fat. Quick to prepare and ready in just 40 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a wholesome, low-carb meal that’s high in protein, gluten-free, and loaded with fresh veggies. Perfect for grilling season, this dish is sure to delight and satisfy the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 links low-fat chicken chorizo sausages
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium red onion
• 12 spears asparagus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium lemon

Directions

Step 1

Begin by pre-heating your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

While the grill is heating, prepare the vegetables: cut the red bell pepper into 1-inch squares, slice the zucchini into half-inch thick rounds, and peel and cut the red onion into wedges. Trim the woody ends from the asparagus spears.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and asparagus. Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 4

Once the grill is ready, place the chorizo sausages on the grill. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through.

Step 5

While the chorizos are grilling, place the prepared vegetables in a grill basket or directly on the grill grates. Grill the vegetables for approximately 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred.

Step 6

Remove the chorizos and vegetables from the grill. Allow the chorizos to rest for a couple of minutes before slicing them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Serve the grilled chorizo pieces with the charred vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for a bright, zesty finish.

Step 8

Enjoy your healthy and flavorful low-fat grilled chorizo with charred vegetables!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1015.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	964.4

Total Fat 45.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 200.0mg	0%
Sodium 5062.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 32.9g
Protein 81.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213.5mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2394.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 24.1%