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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

These kung pao brussels sprouts are packed full of flavor with sesame oil, savory soy sauce, sweet honey, garlic chili paste, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon chili garlic paste
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • ¼ cup peanuts chopped, roasted, salted

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook them for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green in color. 
  3. Drain the Brussels sprouts and set them aside until cool enough to handle. 
  4. Once the Brussels sprouts have cooled, remove the stem and cut them in half. 
  5. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the olive oil and sesame oil and allow the oils to heat until fragrant.
  7. Add the Brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut side down. 
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until a brown crust forms on the bottom of the brussel sprouts. Flip the brussels and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until they are tender on the inside and crisp on the outside.
  9. Remove the Brussels sprouts to a plate while you prepare the sauce. 
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, honey, cornstarch, chili garlic paste, garlic, and ginger.
  11. Add the sauce to the pan and cook over medium heat until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes. 
  12. Add the Brussels sprouts back to the pan and toss them with the sauce.
  13. Garnish with chopped peanuts and enjoy. While not traditionally served at P.F. Chang’s, I like to add sesame seeds and sliced green onion as garnish as well.
  14. These brussel sprouts are best enjoyed straight from the pan while they’re warm and crisp, but they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.  

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g (59%) Sodium 1884mg (79%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Sodium 1884mg 79%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.