Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

from delish.com
Healthy
35 min
6 servings
162 kcal / serving

These Kung Pao Brussels sprouts are slightly spicy, tangy, and smoky with a vegetal, nearly nutty base of roasted Brussels sprouts.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb.brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp.sesame oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp.cornstarch
  • ½ c.low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ c.water
  • 2 tsp.apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp.hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp.packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp.garlic chili sauce
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • sesame seeds, for garnish
  • green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss Brussels with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Bake until Brussels sprouts are tender and slightly crispy, about 20 minutes. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a large bowl (but keep the baking sheet close by). Preheat broiler.

  3. 3

    In a small skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil. Add garlic and cook, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cornstarch. Add soy sauce, water, apple cider vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and garlic chili paste. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour sauce over Brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Return Brussels sprouts to baking sheet and broil until Brussels sprouts are glazed and sticky.

  5. 5

    Garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds, and green onions before serving.