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Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts

A spicy and savory dish featuring roasted Brussels sprouts tossed in a flavorful Kung Pao sauce with peanuts and scallions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brussels Sprouts
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
Kung Pao Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Additional Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 3 scallions scallions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for roasting

Method
 

Prepare the Brussels Sprouts
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast the Brussels Sprouts
  1. Spread the Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  2. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.
Make the Kung Pao Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Add the cornstarch slurry and mix well.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a stir-fry pan over medium heat, add the roasted Brussels sprouts and pour the Kung Pao sauce over them.
  2. Add the chopped peanuts and sliced scallions, tossing everything together until well coated.
  3. Serve hot as a main or side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or a splash of chili oil.

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