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Queen of Quick Cooking - Tangy Brussels Sprouts

A spicy, sweet twist on a highly nutritious cruciferous veggie! ⁠
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Place rimmed baking sheet in oven; preheat to 450 degrees F
  2. Toss Brussels sprouts with oil and salt in bowl.
  3. Spread evenly on the hot baking sheet.
  4. Roast until browned and tender, about 10-15 minutes
  5. While roasting, whisk honey, Sriracha and lime juice together
  6. Drizzle Brussels sprouts with honey mixture and stir to coat.
  7. Continue roasting another 5 minutes.
  8. 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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