‘Cheesy’ Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts
Man, if this Cheesy Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts recipe was around when mom wouldn’t let you leave the table until you finished your veggies, I would have been the first one done.
These cheesy crusted sprouts were inspired by my love for the whole “buffalo cauliflower” movement, I thought, I put tahini on nearly everything these days – and nutritional yeast for that matter – why not roll with it?’ (literally). And thus, these lovely flakey balls of veg were born.
Whether the addition to your dinner plate or as a snack to carry you through until dinner, these sprouts are sure to leave you cheesin’.
From Plant-Based on a Budget: 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 add 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 Cheesy Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts recipe a try!
For the Love of 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!
Recommended Equipment:
- My favorite knives
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Small Bowls
- Small Whisk
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Serving Platter
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
'Cheesy' Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts
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.
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