Description
A delicious and healthy recipe featuring roasted Brussels sprouts drizzled with a zesty lemon tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
- While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, water, and garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are cooked, remove them from the oven and drizzle the tahini sauce over them.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the tahini sauce.
- These Brussels sprouts can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg