Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts (Keto and Vegan)

Black chopsticks holding a Kung Pao Brussels Sprout over a white bowl full of them.

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts (Keto and Vegan)

These Kung Pao Brussels sprouts are a keto take on a popular Chinese stir-fry recipe, Kung Pao chicken. Roasted brussels sprouts coated with a sweet and spicy glaze, it is crazy good and so addictive!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Servings

Calories 102 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
2 tbsp Avocado or olive oil
pink salt
cracked black pepper
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
1/4 cup liquid aminos
1/2 cup water
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp gluten-free hoisin sauce
1 tbsp Besti Brown Sweetener
1 tsp chili garlic sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss Brussels with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake until Brussels sprouts are tender and slightly crispy, about 20 minutes.
Transfer Brussels sprouts to a large bowl.
Preheat broiler.
In a small skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. sprinkle in the xanthan gum and whisk in.
Add liquid aminos, water, vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sweetener, and garlic chili paste. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
Pour sauce over Brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Return Brussels sprouts to the baking sheet and broil until Brussels sprouts are glazed and sticky.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 855IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Asian, brussels sprouts, easy, easy recipes, gluten-free, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, sheet pan, side dish

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