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    November 17, 2021 Fall

    Asian Brussels Sprouts With Lemon Miso Sauce

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    Asian Brussels sprouts are roasted to crispy perfection and then drizzled with the creamiest lemon miso dressing. This adaptable side dish is dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan.

    A serving platter with crispy Brussels sprouts with cream lemon miso sauce.

    This dish was inspired by a recent trip back to our old stomping grounds in Denver. We went to one of our favorite sushi joints and ordered something new to us: the crispy Brussels sprouts with toasted cashews and a creamy lemon miso sauce. It was hands down the highlight of the meal.

    Although I've created a lot of delicious Asian-inspired sauces such as carrot ginger dressing, vegan oyster sauce, and Japanese spicy mayo, this miso lemon dressing is one of the very best.

    Ingredients

    • Brussels sprouts.
    • Raw cashews.
    • Extra virgin olive oil.
    • Kosher salt.

    Dressing

    • Extra virgin olive oil - the dressing base.
    • Lemon juice and zest - don't leave out the zest, it really enhances the sauce for that full-on lemon flavor.
    • Rice vinegar - a subtle acid that helps balance out the acidity of the lemon.
    • Chickpea miso - a great soy-free miso option.
    • Cashew butter - helps to emulsify the dressing and make it super creamy.
    • Organic cane sugar - a little sweetness to balance out the tartness and helps keep the color a nice yellow hue.
    • Kosher salt - to taste.

    How to Make Asian Brussels Sprouts

    STEP 1

    Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Trim off the knobby ends of the Brussels sprouts, cut them in half, and discard any wilted leaves. If any non-wilted leaves fall off, you can add them to the bowl with the halves (they become chip-like little crunchy morsels once cooked.) Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook for 20 minutes, stir and cook another 15-20 minutes.

    STEP 2

    Toss the raw cashews in a little olive oil and season with salt. Roast for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown but not burnt. You can roast them while the Brussels sprouts are cooking to cut down on time. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop them into smaller pieces.

    STEP 3

    Make the creamy lemon miso sauce by whisking all the ingredients together until smooth. Add salt to taste. You'll have some sauce leftover, but I can assure you it won't be a problem.

    STEP 4

    Serve the Brussels sprouts warm topped with the roasted cashew pieces, and a generous drizzle of the lemon miso sauce plus more on the side.

    Substitutions & Variations

    Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

    How can you make these Asian Brussels sprouts with creamy lemon miso sauce using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

    • No raw cashews? - use macadamia nuts, almonds or pepitas instead.
    • No chickpea miso? - white miso (soy-based) is very similar in flavor and can also be used.
    • No rice vinegar? - champagne or white wine vinegar will provide a similar flavor.
    • No cashew butter? - use tahini instead.
    • No organic cane sugar? - you can use raw honey instead but I'd avoid using a darker sweetener as it will affect the color of the sauce.

    Equipment

    To make these brussels sprouts, all you'll need are a few basic kitchen tools such as a chef knife, sheet pan, whisk, mixing bowl, liquid measuring cup, and measuring spoons.

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    Serving plate with Asian Brussels sprouts drizzled with a creamy lemon miso dressing.
    A plate of crispy roasted brussels sprouts with cashews and a creamy lemon miso sauce.
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    5 from 8 votes

    Asian Brussels Sprouts With Creamy Lemon Miso Sauce

    Asian Brussels sprouts are roasted to crispy perfection and then drizzled with the creamiest lemon miso dressing. This adaptable side dish is dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Lindsey Jenkins

    Ingredients

    Brussels Sprouts

    • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil + 1 teaspoon for the cashews
    • ¾ cup raw cashews
    • kosher salt

    Creamy Lemon Miso Sauce

    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 4 tablespoons lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons chickpea miso
    • 1 tablespoon cashew butter
    • 1 tablespoon organic cane sugar
    • kosher salt, to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Trim off the knobby ends of the Brussels sprouts, cut them in half, and discard any wilted leaves. If any non-wilted leaves fall off, you can add them to the bowl with the halves (they become chip-like little crunchy morsels once cooked.) Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook for 20 minutes, stir, and cook another 15-20 minutes.
    • Toss the raw cashews in a little olive oil and season with salt. Roast for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown but not burnt. You can roast them while the Brussels sprouts are cooking to cut down on time. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop them into smaller pieces.
    • Make the creamy lemon miso sauce by whisking all the ingredients together until smooth. Add salt to taste. You'll have some sauce leftover, but I can assure you it won't be a problem.
    • Serve the Brussels sprouts warm topped with the roasted cashew pieces, and a generous drizzle of the lemon miso sauce plus more on the side.

    Notes

    No raw cashews? - use macadamia nuts, almonds or pepitas.
    No chickpea miso? - white miso (soy-based) is very similar in flavor and can be used instead.
    No rice vinegar? - champagne or white wine vinegar are great.
    No cashew butter? - use tahini instead.
    No organic cane sugar? - you can use raw honey instead but I'd avoid using a darker sweetener as it will affect the color of the sauce.

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    1. Brittany says

      February 18, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely LOVE this recipe! I've roasted Brussel sprouts before but haven't tried out too many different sauces before now - I'm obsessed with this creamy lemon miso sauce and think it goes well with so many different things! I substituted the chickpea miso with a minute-miso soy product I had on hand, and I also substituted the cashew butter with the tahini that I had on hand (and added more this because I love the nutty flavor!).

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      • Lindsey says

        March 08, 2022 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks, Brittany! So happy to hear how much you love it!

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