Low Fat Grilled Chorizo with Charred Vegetables
Elevate your outdoor cooking game with this flavorful Low Fat Grilled Chorizo with Charred Vegetables recipe—a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Featuring smoky low-fat chicken chorizo paired with vibrant, grill-charred vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and asparagus, this dish is a perfectly balanced combination of protein-packed goodness and nutrient-rich sides. Seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, every bite bursts with zesty, smoky flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for summer barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or healthy meal prep. Packed with bold flavor yet light on calories, it’s a delicious way to enjoy guilt-free grilling while satisfying your cravings for hearty, wholesome food. Perfect for keywords such as "low-fat recipes," "grilled chorizo," "healthy grilling ideas," and "charred vegetables."
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Begin by pre-heating your grill to medium-high heat.
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.
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.
Once the grill is ready, place the chorizo sausages on the grill. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through.
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.
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.
Serve the grilled chorizo pieces with the charred vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for a bright, zesty finish.
Enjoy your healthy and flavorful low-fat grilled chorizo with charred vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 5062 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 81.7 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2395 mg | 51% | |
*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.
