If you’re looking for a fun and delicious way to prepare and serve brussel sprouts these crispy chili-honey smashed brussels sprouts with roasted garlic yogurt are a must try. They’re both quick and easy to make and can be varied and adjusted according to taste. Serve these crispy smashed brussels sprouts as finger food, appetizers, as a side dish or include them in a buffet. They are vegetarian, gluten, grain free and low carb.
Brussels sprouts is kind of something you either hate or like. It sure has a unique taste, look and texture and might not feel too tempting for some. I totally get it, because if they’re not prepared in a good way, they can actually taste awful. But these crispy chili-honey smashed brussels sprouts might just change your mind. Forget overcooked, mushy, bland and bitter brussels sprouts and say hi to these smashed brussels sprouts with a lovely flavorful crunchy outside and a tender delicate inside! They are tossed in a tasty sauce made with fiber syrup/honey, tamari/soy sauce, garlic powder and chili flakes that add a wonderful flavor and heat to the brussels sprouts. They are served with a creamy, smooth and delicate roasted garlic yogurt sauce, which makes the perfect contrast to the salty, sweet and slightly hot brussels sprouts with crispy edges. Serve these smashed brussels sprouts as finger food, appetizer, include them in a buffet or serve them as a side dish.
A few tips:
- Use juicy and fresh brussels sprouts to make sure they are tasty and tender. Old brussels sprouts tend to smell a bit harsh and have a sour taste.
- Try to use equally sized brussels sprouts to make sure they have the same cooking time.
- Remove the stem at the bottom and outer leaves from the brussels sprouts.
- Make sure not to cook the brussels sprouts for too long. They should soften and become a bit tender, but still have a firm core. You don’t want to end up with mushy overcooked sprouts.
- You can use fiber syrup, honey or agave for these brussel sprouts.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes according to taste.
- Drain the brussels sprouts well before tossing them in the sauce and baking them.
- You can make these smashed brussels sprouts in the oven or in an air fryer. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius in the oven and on 180 degrees Celsius in an air fryer.
- The roasted garlic can be prepared in advance to make this dish a little quicker to make.
- These crispy smashed brussels sprouts are best served warm and freshly baked.
Ingredients for these Crispy Chili-Honey Smashed Brussels Sprouts:
- Brussels sprouts
- Tamari or soy sauce
- Fiber syrup, honey or agave
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Chili flakes
- Whole garlic head
- Greek style yogurt
- Sea salt
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Crispy Chili-Honey Smashed Brussels Sprouts (Vegetarian, Gluten, Grain Free & Low Carb)
Ingredients
For the brussel sprouts
- 200 g Brussels sprouts
- 3 tbsp Tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Fiber syrup, honey or agave
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/3-2/3 tsp Chili flakes
For the roasted garlic sauce
- 1 whole Garlic
- 1 3/4 (3/4) dl (cup) Greek style yogurt
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius or the air fryer to 180 degrees.
- Cut off the bottom of the garlic head and wrap in aluminium foil. Place in the oven/air fryer and roast for about 30 minutes, or until soft.
- Meanwhile cook brussels sprouts in a pot for 10 minutes, until partly tender but not cooked completely soft.
- Combine the ingredients for the brussels sprouts sauce in a bowl. Taste to check if any adjustments need to be done.
- Drain the brussels sprouts and place on a parchment covered baking sheet or cutting board. Using the bottom of a small glass or glass jar press down on the sprouts to smash them flat. Make sure not to break them.
- Toss the brussels sprouts well in the sauce. Place in a single layer on a parchment covered baking sheet or in your air fryer basket. Pour the remaining sauce over the sprouts. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5-10 minutes. Or bake in the air fryer for 10 minutes, flip and bake for another 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile combine greek style yogurt, the roasted garlic and sea salt in a bowl and mix using a hand mixer. Transfer to a small bowl.
- When done arrange the brussels sprouts on a plate and serve with the roasted garlic yogurt sauce immediately.