Name: Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: For Roasted Brussels Sprouts:; 2 lbs brussels sprouts; 2 tbsp olive oil; For Kung Pao Sauce:; 2 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp Sriracha; 2 cloves garlic; For Garnishes:; ⅓ cup roasted peanuts; ⅓ cup chopped green onion; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves; red pepper flakes

How To Make Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

This vegetarian rendition of the kung pao chicken uses Brussels sprouts for an additional earthy and umami flavor. It’s a little spicy but highly savory.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

For Roasted Brussels Sprouts:

2lbsbrussels sprouts
2tbspolive oil

For Kung Pao Sauce:

2tbspreduced-sodium tamari,or soy sauce
2tbsphoney,or maple syrup
1tbsprice vinegar
2tsptoasted sesame oil
2tspsriracha,taste
2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced

For Garnishes:

⅓cuproasted peanuts,either salted or unsalted
⅓cupchopped green onion,both green and white parts, about 3 green onions
2tbspfresh cilantro leaves,chopped, optional
red pepper flakes,optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Trim the nubby ends and any discolored leaves off the Brussels sprouts, then cut the sprouts in half lengthwise.
Transfer the sprouts to a large, rimmed baking sheet then toss them with olive oil, until coated with a light, even layer of oil.
Arrange the sprouts in an even layer, flat sides down, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until they are tender and deeply caramelized on the edges.
Meanwhile, to prepare the sauce: In your smallest saucepan, add the tamari or soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, and garlic. Whisk until combined, then taste and adjust.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the roasted sprouts to a medium serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the sprouts and toss to coat.
Add the peanuts, green onion and optional cilantro and toss again. Serve immediately, with red pepper flakes sprinkled on top.