Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sunflower Cream

If you’re watching your carbs intake and have no problem with sulfur, which can cause bloating and gas, then brussels sprouts are for you as they are loaded with fiber, vitamin C and are low in carbs. I have thredded them onto skewers but you could do them without the skewer if you wanted them as a festive side. You don't need sunflower seed cream to serve those roasted Brussels sprouts, but it's so nutty, healthful and delicious on anything!

Sunflower Cream	Brussels sprouts
150 g Raw sunflower seeds, soaked for 30 minutes in hot water 120 ml Water 60 ml Extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 large lemon 2 Garlic cloves, peeled 1/2-3/4 tsp Sea salt 1/3 tsp White pepper powder	600 g Brussels sprouts, washed and trimmed 5 tbsp Chicken schmaltz, melted (or olive oil) 1 tsp Pul biber Sea salt and freshly milled black pepper 1 tbsp Sunflower seeds, toasted 1 tbsp Chopped parsley

Soak the sunflower seeds in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain. Place them in your blender, add in water, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Toss trimmed brussels sprouts with melted chicken schmaltz or olive oil, pul biber, salt and pepper. Skew 5-6 brussels sprouts on each metal skewer, making sure sprouts are touching. If you are using bamboo skewers, then soak them in water while washing and trimming brussel sprouts.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Roast the skewers for 25-30 minutes until caramelized and tender. You can also make these in a grill pan.
Spread the prepared sunflower seed puree on a serving plate, pile on brussels sprouts skewers and drizzle with chicken schmaltz from the pan. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted sunflower.

15 comments:

Tom 24/12/24 12:27: ...I'm never enjoyed them, perhaps I need to give them another try! Merry Christmas, Angie.
David M. Gascoigne, 24/12/24 13:14: I love Brussel Sprouts, my wife would rather have her finger nails pulled! May I come by your house and indulge myself?
DEZMOND 24/12/24 13:16: Happy Christmas Eve, although I think this one will be sad for Germans and for us in my country as well.
Judee 24/12/24 13:54: You are such a creative cook. This looks beautiful and delicious.
My name is Erika. 24/12/24 14:07: I love roasted brussel sprouts, and I'm interested in this sunflower cream. It sounds delicious. Happy holiday to you Angie.
eileeninmd 24/12/24 14:15: Hello,
Not my favorite veggie but, I think I would this recipe a try.
Thanks for sharing. Take care, enjoy your day! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Jeff the Chef 24/12/24 15:56: As you say, you may not need the sunflower cream, but it sure makes these sprouts amazing!
Christine 24/12/24 18:30: Merry Christmas Angie! Yummy dish too.
ellie 24/12/24 19:56: My favorite vegetable! Lovely dish! Happy Holidays!
speedy70 24/12/24 20:10: Un piatto molto invitante!
Balvinder 24/12/24 21:59: I just finished making brussels sprouts for the evening dinner and now wondering if I can find time to try this sunflower seeds cream with it. Sounds really good!
roentare 24/12/24 22:09: Sunflower cream sounds good
Citu 25/12/24 00:06: Me gustan las coles de Bruselas. Tomó nota de la receta. Te deseo una feliz navidad para ti y tu familia. Te mando un beso.
Brian's Home Blog 25/12/24 01:09: Yum, those would be terrific about now.
Granny Sue 25/12/24 01:46: Not a fan of brussel sprouts, but this sounds good! Merry Christmas, Angie!