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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the sauce into the skillet with Brussels sprouts and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
  4. 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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