Kimchi Brussels Sprouts

Kimchi Brussels Sprouts- brussels sprouts roasted in a ‘cheesy’ sauce and served with kimchi and crushed peanuts. Addictingly delicious and packed full of gut friendly probiotics.

Kimchi Brussels Sprouts- brussels sprouts roasted in a 'cheesy' sauce and served with kimchi and crushed peanuts. Addictingly delicious and packed full of gut friendly probiotics.

I feel kind of silly for posting a “recipe” for brussels sprouts when they’re just so darn delicious on their own. I mean, all you have to do is toss ’em with salt & pepper and you’re good to go. Why on earth would create extra work for yourself by doing anything else?

Well, it’s because there are some things you try when you’re traveling that are so good, you can’t get them out of your head and you absolutely have to recreate them at home. Like kimchi brussels sprouts.

Kimchi Brussels Sprouts- brussels sprouts roasted in a 'cheesy' sauce and served with kimchi and crushed peanuts. Addictingly delicious and packed full of gut friendly probiotics.

In full disclosure, I got a little burnt out on kimchi after our trip to South Korea. It probably had something to do with the hellacious flu we both caught while we were there. Isn’t it funny how bad memories can ruin certain foods for you even though you enjoy their flavor?

Anyway, fast forward to a few years later, Brandon and I were out to eat at Plant in Asheville and I decided to ignore my bad memories and give their kimchi brussels a try. Holy deliciousness. They had this cheesy, slightly spicy, nutty flavor that blew me away. Right then and there my associations with kimchi took on a whole new meaning.

Kimchi Brussels Sprouts- brussels sprouts roasted in a 'cheesy' sauce and served with kimchi and crushed peanuts. Addictingly delicious and packed full of gut friendly probiotics.

Kimchi Brussels Sprouts- brussels sprouts roasted in a 'cheesy' sauce and served with kimchi and crushed peanuts. Addictingly delicious and packed full of gut friendly probiotics.

There really isn’t that much additional work than regular roasted brussels sprouts. You just whisk nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt and arrowroot in a measuring cup with a bit of vegetable broth and oil. Then you pour that goodness on the brussels and roast them in the oven until their golden and crispy. After that they get tossed with kimchi, topped with crushed peanuts and they’re ready to devour.

They’re good enough to eat on their own but I usually prepare them as a side item. However you eat them, I have a feeling you’re gonna love them!

Kimchi Brussels Sprouts- brussels sprouts roasted in a 'cheesy' sauce and served with kimchi and crushed peanuts. Addictingly delicious and packed full of gut friendly probiotics.

Kimchi Brussels Sprouts

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients:

  • 1 and 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons high heat oil (I like avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup kimchi, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F then line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place trimmed and halved brussels sprouts in a large bowl then set aside.

In a measuring cup, whisk together broth, oil, nutrition yeast, arrowroot, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Pour mixture over top of brussels sprouts and stir until they are evenly coated. Transfer to baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until caramelized and crispy.

In the same large bowl, add kimchi and set aside.

Once brussels are done cooking, return them to the large bowl. Toss together with kimchi and sprinkle with peanuts. Serve warm, and enjoy!

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