Keto and Paleo Friendly

I choose not to eat potatoes because my body reacts to them pretty strongly, so I’m always trying to find delicious substitutes for potato dishes. If you’re strict keto, limit your squash intake to ½-1 cup. It’s a much healthier carb than bread or white potatoes but you’ll need to count your carbs carefully. If you do “cheat” days, pick this one! Chorizo sausage can be made with pork, and sometimes beef, or lamb and has a lovely flavor due to a variety of spices. I have easy access to organic lamb so that was my go-to. Some chorizo is already fermented, cured, and smoked and therefore doesn’t require cooking; others may require it. 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces chorizo sausage
  • ½ cup yellow onion chopped
  • 16 ounces butternut squash cubed (remove the seeds but I leave the peel on for more nutrients and fiber)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups kale, stems removed, finely chopped. You choose Lacinato or Curly.
  • Sea Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Optional: 

  • 4 organic eggs

Instructions

  1. Remove chorizo from casing and cook in a large skillet for about four minutes. Remove and set aside; keep the drippings in the pan to cook the other ingredients.
  2. Add the onions, and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes until golden and soft. 
  3. Add squash, garlic powder, and cumin to the skillet and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the kale and cook until wilted and bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Egg Option:

Prior to serving, cook eggs on a greased medium pan, to your desired doneness, such as over-easy. Place egg over the hash and serve.

Buen Provecho!