Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Pasta With Toasted Chickpeas Food

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS PASTA WITH TOASTED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add chickpeas, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and well toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chickpeas to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add the butter, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in the boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the pasta water.
• Add the pasta, 1 cup reserved pasta water, about 3/4 of the toasted chickpeas and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the Dutch oven. Stir in the Parmesan, capers, lemon juice, red-pepper flakes and half the chives until well incorporated and saucy, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add more pasta water if a thinner sauce is desired.
• Divide pasta among bowls. Top with remaining toasted chickpeas and chives. Garnish with more black pepper and Parmesan.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large deep skillet.
• Add the onions and 3 tablespoons of the vinegar and cook over moderate heat until they begin to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, steam the brussels sprouts until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the brussels sprouts to the onions.
• Stir in the sugar and the remaining 3 tablespoons of vinegar and cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until the brussels sprouts are tender and lightly caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a bowl, garnish with the pistachios and serve.