Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Liven up your roasted Brussels sprouts with a little POW, as in kung pao. The Asian sauce with rice vinegar, sambal oelek, and sherry pairs well with the Brussels sprouts.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 115 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
• 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
• 0.25 cup unsalted roasted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Toss the Brussels sprouts and olive oil together in a bowl and spread out on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile combine soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sambal oelek, sherry, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Pour mixture into a large saucepan and cook over low heat until sauce is thickened and Brussels sprouts are done cooking. Add Brussels sprouts to saucepan and toss to coat with sauce. Return Brussels sprouts to baking sheet.

Step 5

Broil Brussels sprouts until browned, about 5 minutes. Garnish with peanuts and green onions.

Step 6

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high heat.