5 Ingredient Tahini-Thyme Brussels Sprouts

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5 Ingredient Tahini-Thyme Brussels Sprouts

5 ingredient tahini-thyme brussels sprouts comes together in just 20 minutes, yet are elegant enough for entertaining. Serve as a Thanksgiving side or weeknight accompaniment to round out any spread.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: servings

Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Equipment

Large baking sheet
Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 lb. Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
2 Tbsp. tahini
1/2 tsp. lemon zest plus 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 pitted Medjool dates finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Toss Brussels sprouts in oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper; arrange cut side-down on a large baking sheet, avoiding any overlap.
Roast for 15 minutes, until golden-brown. Transfer to a bowl or serving platter.
Combine tahini, lemon zest and juice, thyme, and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a glass jar or mixing bowl; mix well. Gradually whisk in 2 Tbsp. cold water, until dressing is creamy and pourable.
Drizzle tahini sauce over Brussels sprouts, and scatter chopped dates evenly overtop. Finish with a few grinds of black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Notes

To Make Ahead: Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts up to 1 day in advance. Refrigerate them in an airtight storage container until you’re ready to roast. You can also mix the tahini sauce 1 to 2 days in advance.

To Store. Transfer roasted Brussels sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Store tahini sauce separately, if possible. (You can mix the sauce and dates together.)

To Reheat. The best way to reheat roasted Brussels sprouts is in the oven. Add leftover Brussels sprouts to a lightly greased baking sheet, and warm for 10 minutes in a 350ºF oven. Alternatively, you can reheat them in the air fryer, or in the microwave, however the texture will be softer than if they are reheated in the oven.

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