Balsamic Brussels Sprouts | The Totally Honest Cooking Show: Episode 44

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Start by prepping the Brussels sprouts by cutting off the little stock at the bottom and peeling away the outer layer.

Cut the Brussels sprouts in half after prepping them.

Soak the Brussels sprouts in water for 10-20 minutes to help crisp them up.

Drain the Brussels sprouts and pat them dry.

Add about 2 tablespoons of oil, less than a teaspoon each of salt and pepper to the Brussels sprouts and toss to coat them evenly.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

Prep 4 cloves of garlic and grate some Parmesan cheese for later use.

Place the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, pulling them out at 10 minutes to add garlic and cheese.

Sprinkle the garlic and a pinch of Parmesan cheese on the Brussels sprouts after 10 minutes.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to achieve desired crispiness.

While the Brussels sprouts are cooking, prepare a sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce until the honey is fully dissolved.

Once the Brussels sprouts are done, toss them in the bowl with the balsamic sauce and add more cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and roasted sesame seeds to taste.

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