Gochugaru Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A simple recipe for delicious sweet and spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

I can't honestly say I'm a massive fan of Brussels Sprouts, but I do try and give them a chance every once in a while. Below, you can find the recipe I use to transform them into a delicious side dish even for those who don't usually like them:

Gochugaru Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

You will need:

• 450 g trimmed Brussels sprouts, parboiled and halved

• 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chilli pepper flakes)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

• 1 tsp rosemary and onion seasoning mix

• 5 tsp vegetable oil

• 1/2 tsp soy sauce

• 5 cloves of garlic

• 2 heaped tablespoons of honey (set or runny)

How to:

1. First, trim the Brussels sprouts - trim the stems and remove any of the damaged outer layers then slice each sprout in half

2. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas6

3. Put the Brussels sprouts in a saucepan containing boiling water and a pinch of salt and boil them for about 2 minutes

4. Drain them, put them in a mixing bowl, add all other ingredients and mix well

5. Spread the seasoned Brussel Sprouts on a large roasting tray on a single layer

6. Roast for 20-25 minutes (standard oven) or 15-20 for fan-assisted ovens

7. Serve them as you desire and enjoy!

Midway through, shake the pan gently, or stir the sprouts slightly using a wooden spoon.

• You can pair the Gochugaru Roasted Brussels Sprouts with a traditional Christmas or Sunday Roast, baked salmon, tofu or sweet potatoes, steak, roast chicken or pan-fried fish.

• Ideally, please use Gochugaru, but, if it's not available, you can replace it with chilli flakes.

• You can also substitute the honey with agave nectar or even maple syrup.

• Instead of vegetable oil, you can use whichever type of oil you desire: sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, or, for an extra bit of kick, chilli-infused olive oil.

• If rosemary and onion seasoning isn't available, dried or fresh rosemary will do the job

• This delicious side dish will keep for about 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

If you try this recipe, please let me know in the comments below how it turned out.

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Take care.