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Butternut Chorizo Cups

Butternut Chorizo Cups

Whip up Butternut Chorizo Cups for your next party. These elegant savory verrines feature creamy butternut, spicy chorizo, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 verrines
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon
  • 100 ml heavy cream or substitutes such as whole milk or vegetable broth with Greek yogurt
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 80 g chorizo, diced small
  • 4 slices smoked bacon or lardons
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds optional, for extra crunch

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife and cutting board
  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Skillet
  • 6 small glasses or verrines for serving

Method
 

  1. Boil water with the vegetable bouillon cube, add diced butternut squash and potato for about 20 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain the squash and potato well, then blend them with cream, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the diced chorizo for 3-4 minutes until crispy, then set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until golden and crispy, drain and crumble once cool.
  5. If using, toast the pumpkin seeds for 2 minutes in the skillet.
  6. In small glasses, layer butternut puree, chorizo, bacon, and top with pumpkin seeds just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is highly appreciated for its ease and irresistible taste. An appetizer that will showcase your culinary skills!
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