Try this tangy Brussels sprouts recipe for spicy, sweet twist on a highly nutritious cruciferous veggie! The days of mushy, bitter Brussels sprouts are over and now you can enjoy this nutrition-packed vegetable on a whole new level.
This Queen of Quick recipe is great for both spring and summertime thanks to its liver-supporting ingredients, antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and fiber. Spring is a great time to detox and expand, and eating foods that support the liver helps us do just that!
You can learn all about yin and yang cooking in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) here.
East Meets West Nutrition Benefits for this Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Chinese Nutrition
- Warming effect on the body’s energy
- Sweet and pungent (sharp) flavor
- Balance coolness in the body
- Improves digestion
- Help support the liver’s energy
Western Nutrition
- Rich in antioxidants
- High in vitamin C and vitamin K
- High in fiber
- Supports digestive health
- Feeds good gut bacteria

Queen of Quick Cooking – Tangy Brussels Sprouts
A spicy, sweet twist on a highly nutritious cruciferous veggie!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Brussel sprouts trimmed and halved (about 6 cups)
- 2 Tbsp peanut or avocado oil
- ¼ Tsp salt
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 ½ TBS Sriracha
- 2 Tsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place rimmed baking sheet in oven; preheat to 450 degrees F
- Toss Brussels sprouts with oil and salt in bowl.
- Spread evenly on the hot baking sheet.
- Roast until browned and tender, about 10-15 minutes
- While roasting, whisk honey, Sriracha and lime juice together
- Drizzle Brussels sprouts with honey mixture and stir to coat.
- Continue roasting another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds at the end.
Notes
Brussels sprouts are warming, sweet, and aromatic from the perspective of TCM nutrition. It regulates Qi and disperses Cold. It is also an excellent ingredient for the liver, as part of the cruciferous vegetable family. It’s full of antioxidants, vitamins C and K, as well as fiber. Brussels sprouts are popular traditional medicine for digestion. This is because each 3 ½ ounce serving of Brussels sprouts contains 3.80g or 10% DRV of fiber. Fiber eases digestion and controls hunger.
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Sources: Healthline.com, Uptown Acupuncture Chicago
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