Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Agave And Spicy Mustard Food

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH AGAVE AND SPICY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drizzle olive oil over Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat. Spread sprouts onto a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
• Roast in preheated oven until hot in the middle, about 15 minutes.
• Whisk agave nectar and spicy mustard together in a large mixing bowl until smooth; add sprouts and toss to coat. Spread onto baking sheet.
• Roast sprouts until tender, about 20 minutes more.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUT AND SMOKED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the Brussels sprouts: Toss the Brussels sprouts, olive oil, 2 tablespoons salt and 1 tablespoon pepper in a large mixing bowl and then spread out on a baking sheet. Roast until lightly charred and tender, 15 minutes. Remove from oven and toss in the sherry vinegar while warm.
• For the smoked sweet potatoes: Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons salt and 1 tablespoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Spread evenly on a rack over a baking sheet and smoke for 20 minutes (see Cook's Note). Finish cooking in the oven until fork tender but still with a little bite, 10 minutes.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, agave and mustard in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• To assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with the sweet potatoes. Pour in the vinaigrette and toss well. Serve over a bed of arugula, shower with pecorino and scatter with Pickled Red Onions.
• In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, combine the beets, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, bay leaf and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Place the red onions in a large mixing bowl and pour over the hot liquid. Allow to cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Remove the beets before serving. Keeps for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

SPICY ROASTED GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Add Brussels sprouts and garlic cloves to a baking sheet.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Season with red pepper flakes, cayenne, pepper and salt. Toss to combine.
• Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized. Toss once or twice throughout cooking.
• Take out of the oven and serve immediately.

GARLIC-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place Brussels sprouts in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil and garlic; drizzle over sprouts and toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 450° until tender, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cream, mustard, pepper and salt. Bring to a gentle boil; cook until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over Brussels sprouts.

GARLIC AND MUSTARD ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, agave, mustard and garlic.
• Put brussel sprouts in bowl and toss to coat.
• Spread evenly on baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until tender.
• Place on a platter and squeeze lemon juice over to taste, if desired.
• Enjoy!

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. Sprinkle with more kosher salt ( I like these salty like French fries), and serve immediately.

MUSTARD BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cut an "X" in the core of each brussels sprout. In a Dutch oven, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts; cover and cook for 8-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute shallots in butter until tender. Add the cream, mustard, salt, tarragon and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Drain sprouts; add cream mixture and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the bottom of each brussels sprout off (about 1/4" or less) and then slice in half lengthwise.
• Toss all ingredients and place in a single layer on a baking dish.
• Roast for 25 minutes or until brussels sprouts are slightly browned and tender throughout.
• Serve hot or cold.