'Cheesy' Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts
If you are looking for a tasty new way to enjoy Brussels sprouts, look no further than this tasty vegan recipe!
This 'Cheesy' Roasted Tahini Brussel Sprout Recipe Is:
- Packed with flavor.
- Plant-based and vegan.
- Great for as a side dish or as a snack.
- Easy to make and kid-friendly!
Just when you thought we couldn’t we 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!
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 cannot sing our praises for this creamy paste enough. It is not only delicious (it has a yummy nutty taste to it), 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 Cheesy Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts. Let us know your favorite ways to use tahini!
If you are not the biggest fan of brussel sprouts, or are encouraging your kids to eat them, this recipe along with this Brussels Sprouts Curry is a great way to introduce them!
The Ingredients and Substitutes
- Brussel Sprouts: 2 heaping cups, raw
- Tahini: 1 tablespoon
- Warm Water: 1 tablespoon
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Nutritional Yeast: 1 tablespoon (plus extra for the topping). 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: 2 teaspoons
- Paprika: ½ teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
How to Make 'Cheesy' Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, a silicone mat, or non-stick spray.
- 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.
- Toss the Brussels sprouts with the sauce until pieces are nearly completely covered in a medium-sized bowl.
- Lay the Brussels sprouts out on the baking sheet and top with more nutritional yeast, salt and pepper.
- Place in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, turning over halfway through to ensure an even roast. Once lightly browned, remove from the oven.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Store your leftover Brussels sprouts in an air-tight container in the fridge.
- Leftovers are best heated up in the oven.
What Should I Serve with this Vegan Roasted Brussel Sprout Recipe?
This vegan brussel sprout recipe is perfect as a side dish, as a snack, or as leftovers. Serve it with your favorite main or eat it by itself over some rice!
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
'Cheesy' Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 heaping cups of raw brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon of tahini
- 1 tablespoon of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast plus more for topping
- 2 teaspoon of lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the tahini, water, oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, and salt and stir until a smooth sauce is formed.
- In a medium-sized bowl, toss the brussels sprouts with the sauce until pieces are nearly completely covered.
- Lay the brussels sprouts out on the baking sheet and top with more nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Next, place in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, turning over halfway through to ensure an even roast. Once lightly browned, remove from the oven.
Notes
- Store your leftover Brussels sprouts in an air-tight container in the fridge.
- Leftovers are best heated up in the oven.
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