Sesame Maple Brussels Sprouts with Microgreens
Diets high in plant foods like microgreens have been shown to reduce certain heart disease markers.
Michael Paparamborda, an Orangeville holistic nutritionist-in-training, shares one of his favourite recipes using microgreens.
Sesame Maple Brussels Sprouts with Microgreens
Serves
2 as a side dish
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt, pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup microgreens
- Nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with sesame oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
- Spread them evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t burn.
- While sprouts are cooking, mix together the mustard, maple syrup and toasted sesame seeds.
- Once sprouts are done, coat them in dressing and top with microgreens. (Optional: Sprinkle with some nutritional yeast to taste.)
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