Easy Vegan Brussels Sprouts Recipe

If you are looking for a tasty new way to enjoy Brussels sprouts, look no further than this tasty vegan brussels sprouts recipe! It’s quick and easy to make and the addition of tahini creates a lovely flavor to complement your meals.

Just when you thought we couldn’t bring you yet another amazing brussels sprouts recipe, here we are.

The love we have for these cute mini cabbages only grows with time and so we added another page to our brussels sprouts recipe catalog. Even if you are one of the skeptics we invite you to join the fun and give this cheezy recipe a try!

If you love brussels sprouts as much as we do, then try making them in the air fryer, make them sweet and salty, or add them to a bowl of curry.

Why This Recipe Works

• Packed with flavor.
• Plant-based and vegan.
• Great for as a side dish or as a snack.
• Easy to make and kid-friendly!

What is Tahini?

Have you tried tahini before? If you are not familiar with it, we invite you to open up your culinary minds and give this sesame paste a try.

We can’t sing our praises for this creamy paste enough. It is not only delicious but it has amazing nutritional qualities to add to the fun. Did you know that two tablespoons of tahini have 128 mg of calcium? This makes tahini an amazing addition to a plant-based diet. 

You can add it to dressings, use it as a spread, or coat yummy veggies like these vegan roasted brussels sprouts.

What Goes Into This Recipe

This easy vegan brussels sprouts recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients. Let’s look at what you will need.

• Brussel Sprouts: Use fresh for the best flavor! Make sure you choose brussels that look fresh and avoid any with wilted or yellowed leaves.
• Tahini: This sesame paste is the base for the sauce that flavors up this roasted brussels sprouts recipe. 
• Olive Oil: A healthy oil for cooking but you can swap it with any neutral flavored vegetable oil.
• Nutritional Yeast: Gives this vegan brussels sprouts recipe a nice ‘cheesy’ flavor. If you’re not familiar with this delightfully ‘cheesy’ topping, check out this article that discloses more about it and how to use it!
• Lemon Juice: Adds a bit of acid and brightness to the marinade.
• Spices: Paprika and garlic powder add more layers of flavor to these brussels sprouts.

How to Make Vegan Brussel Sprouts with Tahini

Here’s an overview of the steps that go into preparing this easy side dish. For detailed instructions, check the recipe card further down the page.

• 1) Get everything ready. Preheat the oven and line your baking sheet with parchment paper, a silicone mat, or non-stick spray.
• 2) Combine the tahini, water, oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl, and stir until a smooth sauce is formed.

• 3) Place the brussels sprouts in a medium bowl and toss with the sauce until the pieces are nearly completely covered.

• 4) Lay the brussels sprouts out on the baking sheet and top with more nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

• 5) Place the brussels sprouts in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, turning them over halfway through to ensure an even roast. Once lightly browned, remove from the oven.

Expert Tips

• Choose fresh brussels sprouts. Make sure they don’t have any wilted leaves or brown ends.
• How to prep the brussels sprouts. Give them a good wash and trim off the ends if they look dried out and remove any loose outer leaves.
• Spread them out on the baking sheet. Roasted vegetables come out best when they have plenty of room on the baking sheet. When too close together they steam rather than roast and don’t come out as crispy and browned.

FAQs

Storage

• Leftovers: Store your leftover brussels sprouts in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to five days.
• Reheat: Leftovers are best heated up in the oven. Spread them out on a baking tray or pan and heat in a 350° F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated up fully.

How to Serve Brussels Sprouts

This vegan brussels sprouts recipe is perfect as a side dish, as a snack, or as leftovers.

Serve it with your favorite main dishes such as lemon tofu or vegan lasagna.

Make it the main dish and enjoy it over some rice or quinoa. They’re also perfect to pair with a protein-heavy side dish such as Mediterranean Quinoa or Southwestern Quinoa Salad.

More Brussel Sprout Recipes You’ll Love

• Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries
• Brussel Sprout Slaw with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
• Spicy Mint Brussel Sprouts
• Sesame Brussel Sprouts Curry
• Sweet and Salty Brussel Sprouts

Photos by Alfonso Revilla