Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
The Brussels sprouts
-
2
tablespoons
oil
-
1
pound
Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half
-
½
teaspoon
kosher or sea salt
-
¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
The kung pao sauce
-
¼
cup
unsalted vegetable stock
-
2
teaspoons
corn starch
-
2
tablespoons
low-sodium soy sauce
-
1
tablespoon
rice wine vinegar
-
1-2
tablespoons
honey or granulated sugar
-
½
teaspoon
crushed red pepper flakes or 2 dried Thai chilies, chopped
-
1
teaspoon
toasted sesame oil
-
2
cloves
garlic, peeled and minced
-
1
inch piece
fresh ginger, peeled and minced
The toppings
-
2
medium
green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
-
¼
cup
crushed roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté Brussels sprouts for 7-8 minutes until al dente, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vegetable stock and corn starch until dissolved, then mix in soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chilies or red pepper flakes, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with Brussels sprouts and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Serve the Brussels sprouts topped with sliced green onions and crushed peanuts.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
211
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
23g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
415mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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