Tahini lemon Brussels sprouts

In a season of eating all junk and sweets, and indulging in all forbidden ingredients, here I am presenting a fun way to incorporate one of the most hated veggies- the mighty Brussels sprouts!

I have to be honest and say that I wasn't always a fan of Brussels sprouts, but this recipe would convert anyone.

RECIPE

Ingredients

3 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half

4 Tbsp tahini

3 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce

4 Tbsp water

3 Tbsp lemon juice, plus more for serving

2 Tbsp garlic-ginger paste, store-bought or just garlic

2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)

rainbow baby tomatoes for decorating

1 carrot for the tree leg

Instructions

• Prep and cut your Brussels sprouts and put them into a bowl;

• Make the tahini sauce by mixing all remaining the ingredients into a bowl (not the tomatoes and carrot);

• Add the tahini sauce over the Brussels sprouts, and mix well, making sure that all the veggies are evenly coated;

• Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes. Take the tray out halfway through to flip the sprouts;

• .When the sprouts are cool enough to handle, start designing the Christmas tree in your desired pattern;

• Cut a carrot and caramelize it in a pan until brown- use it as the tree leg;

• Arrange the baby rainbow tomatoes to resemble tree decorations;

• Serve with more lemon juice.

Enjoy!

After I chopped all the sprouts, I created the Christmas tree to be sure I cut enough pieces to work with in my final project. I always cut more than I need to have a little wiggle room when designing.

As usual, these are my thoughts and ideas, not medical advice. You are encouraged to create your own recipes or search for some suited to your needs. I am just sharing my recipes, hoping that I can inspire some of you to make healthier food choices.

Please remember that we all have different nutritional needs and that food affects us differently. If you are not sure which foods are best for you, reach out for a free phone consultation. 

In good health,

Ioana