Caramelized Brussels Sprouts In Mustard Vinaigrette Food

UPGRADED TDAY SIDE: BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the Mustard Vinaigrette, in a medium bowl, combine the honey and mustard powder
• Blend with a fork until well mixed, then let stand for 10 minutes to bloom the mustard
• Whisk in the lemon juice, whole-grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and salt
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified
• The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use
• For the Pickled Red Finger Chiles, thinly slice the chiles crosswise and discard the stems
• Place in a small sterilized jar or storage container and cover with red wine vinegar
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before using
• The pickled chiles will keep for about 2 weeks
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath
• Working in batches, add the Brussels sprouts and blanch until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes
• Transfer to the ice bath to cool, then transfer to paper towels to drain
• Once all of the sprouts have been blanched, cut them in half lengthwise and pat dry with towels
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat
• Working in batches if necessary (don't crowd the pan), add the sprouts, cut-side down, and cook until well browned on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes
• Stir and continue cooking until tender and caramelized all over, about 5 minutes longer
• Return all of the sprouts to the pan and add the butter and rosemary, tossing until the butter has melted and coated the sprouts
• Add enough mustard vinaigrette to cover the bottom of a serving bowl (about ⅓ cup)
• Top with the sprouts and sprinkle with the pickled onions and 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled finger chiles
• Season with flaky salt and serve

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil.
• Trim Brussels sprouts, removing any loose leaves. Cut root end off each; cut each sprout in half. Place sprouts on cookie sheet. Cut shallots into slices; sprinkle over sprouts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spray entire mixture with cooking spray, coating evenly.
• Bake 15 minutes; stir. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until sprouts are caramelized (shallots will be darkly caramelized and crispy). Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mustard, agave and oil. Remove cookie sheet from oven; pour vinaigrette over sprouts. Bake 5 minutes longer.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare the brussels sprouts by peeling off 2 to 3 of the dark outer leaves; trim stem ends.
• In a Dutch oven or 12" skillet heat the sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan occasionally to heat sugar evenly.
• Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat and cook until sugar begins to turn brown.
• Add butter; stir until melted.
• Add the vinegars.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the water and salt.
• Bring to boiling; add the sprouts.
• Return to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
• Uncover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sprouts are coated with a golden glaze, stirring occasionally.
• Keep warm until serving.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In steamer over pot of boiling water, steam sprouts until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• In large bowl, whisk mustard, herbs, vinegar and sugar.
• Continue to whisk, slowly adding 6 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Add salt and pepper; taste and adjust seasonings.
• If dressing is too vinegary, add oil as desired.
• Add steamed sprouts and toss with dressing.
• Allow flavors to meld at least 15 minutes.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange the pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast for 7 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool.
• Remove the outer leaves of the brussel sprouts and trim the stems. If any of them are large cut in half.
• Bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Blanch the onions for one minute, and then drain and peel the outer layer of skin from each onion.
• In a small bowl combine the water, maple syrup and mustard and whisk.
• Heat a medium sized skillet before adding snything first; then add the oil, onions, and brussel sprouts and saute for a few minutes or until the sprouts begin to brown.
• Add the syrup mixture to the skillet, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until the sprouts are tender and the liquid has turned to a glaze, which should take 10-12 minutes.
• Stir in the pecans, add the salt and pepper and serve while hot.