Asian Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Brussels Sprouts (– trimmed and halved or quartered if large (SEE NOTES))
• 4 TBS Olive Oil
• to taste Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
• 3 whole Green Onions (– sliced)
• 2 TBS Cilantro (– chopped)
• 1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts
• to taste Red Pepper Flakes
• to taste Sesame Seeds
• 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter ((creamy or smooth is best, but chunky will work))
• 1 1/2 TBS Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• 1 1/2 TBS Lime Juice
• 1 1/2 TBS Rice Vinegar
• 1 1/2 TBS Honey ((substitute: agave))
• 1 Clove Garlic (– peeled (SEE NOTES))
• 1-2 TBS Hot Water (- as needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Arrange oven rack to the center position and then preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up.

2. 2

   Season Brussels Sprouts: Add the brussels sprouts to the prepared baking sheet and drizzle them with the olive oil. Use your hands to toss the sprouts until they're fully coated in the oil.Next, season the brussels sprouts generously with salt and pepper and toss again to coat. Then, use your fingers to arrange the sprouts in a single, even layer on the pan, with the flat sides of the sprouts down - touching the pan.

3. 3

   Roast Brussel Sprouts in Oven: Transfer the brussels sprouts to the preheated oven and roast, tossing them at the halfway point, for about 30-40 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, Make the Asian Style Peanut Sauce: Add all the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, and garlic ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Cover the bowl and process the ingredients until completely smooth. Taste and adjust the peanut sauce. If the sauce is too thick, slowly add a little water with the machine running until desired consistency is achieved. (SEE NOTES)

5. 5

   Toss Sprouts with Sauce: Transfer the roasted brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl or serving bowl. Drizzle a little (less than half) of the peanut sauce over the sprouts and toss well to coat.

6. 6

   ServeServe Asian Style Brussels Sprouts: Serve Asian Style Brussels Sprouts: Garnish the Asian sprouts with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, roasted peanuts, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds, if using. Drizzle the remaining peanut sauce over the top or serve on the side. Enjoy immediately!