Crispy Thai Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Chili Sauce

Overhead view on a bowl filled with Thai Brussels sprouts garnished with peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges.

Crispy Thai Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Chili Sauce

This has got to be the BEST vegetable side dish: Thai Brussels sprouts! Crispy and tender oven-baked Brussels sprouts are tossed in a simple sweet and savory Thai sauce for a flavor-packed treat perfect for any occasion. It can be ready within 25 minutes and this recipe bursts with powerful nutrients. Everyone will love them and 100% vegan!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, thai inspired

Keyword: healthy, Vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Baking sheet (+ parchment paper)
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 lb Brussels sprouts cleaned, patted dry and sliced in half
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves of garlic crushed
½-1 tsp sambal oelek (chili paste) or one small Thai chili pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped, plus more for garnishing
small handful of roasted peanuts for garnishing

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Transfer the halved Brussels sprouts over the baking sheet facing down and spray some oil over. Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: whisk together in a bowl the soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic and chili paste.
When the Brussels sprouts are done, toss them in the dressing with the cilantro. Then, serve with some peanuts and lime wedges.

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Notes

Storage: keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat using the microwave or the stove.
This recipe is very versatile and can be served in many different ways. Be sure to check out the blog post for more details!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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