Cooking With Sharon: Part Deux

Our sustainable leading lady is back again! This week, Sharon will be cooking up an amazing vegan dish with the most under-loved vegetable of them all: Brussels Sprouts. For some reason, common thought is that Brussels Sprouts taste horrible, and that children especially won't eat them. We're here to break those stereotypes with a delicious recipe no one can resist!

Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:
1/2-1 lb Brussels Sprouts
1/2 onion, diced
3-6 garlic cloves
1/2 inch piece of ginger
2-3 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce
2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sesame seeds for garnish
Pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Remove stems and wash Brussels Sprouts. Slice into halves. Mince the garlic and ginger. Dice onion.
2. Turn on stove. Heat olive oil in pan on medium heat
3. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30-45 seconds. Add onions and sautee for 7-9 minutes or until translucent.
4. Toss in Brussels Sprouts and cook for 10-15 minutes or until they are nice and brown and slightly charred.
5. Add the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce and sautee for 1-2 minutes
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and black pepper
7. Serve with pasta, rice or lentils.

Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MldAyU7MBvY