This spicy and sweet curried apple Brussels sprouts dish combines savory flavors with a hint of sweetness and heat. Quick and easy, it’s the perfect side to complement any meal.
Curried Apple Brussels Sprouts
This spicy and sweet curried apple Brussels sprouts dish combines savory flavors with a hint of sweetness and heat. Quick and easy, it’s the perfect side to complement any meal.
Equipment
- Large-size saucepan
- Knife and cutting board
- Grater for garlic
- Food processor (optional for slicing Brussels sprouts)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup 56 g nondairy butter
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon 2 g dried sage
- 2 teaspoons mild to medium curry powder store-bought or homemade (page 307)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 Fuji or other tart apples cored, quartered, and shredded
- ¼ cup 40 g chopped red onion
- 1 pound 455 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced in a food processor
- Ground pepper or crushed chili pepper optional, to taste
Instructions
- In a large-size saucepan, cook the butter, garlic, sage, curry powder, and 1 teaspoon salt over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Stir in the apples and red onion, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for another 4 minutes, or until tender.
- Sprinkle a little extra sea salt and pepper or chili pepper on the plates upon serving, if desired.
- Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine advice:
Pair with a dry Riesling or an off-dry Chardonnay to complement the curry and sweetness of the apples.
Nutrition values
Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Sugar: 12 g