Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, halved
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 tbs sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbs cornstarch
• ½ C soy sauce
• ½ C water
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbs hoisin sauce
• 1 tbs packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp garlic chili sauce
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Sesame seeds, chopped roasted peanuts, and sliced green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°
2. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper
3. Spread the seasoned sprouts on a large, rimmed baking sheet in one layer
4. Bake until tender and slightly crispy, about 20 minutes, then transfer Brussels sprouts to a large bowl
5. In a small saucepan, cook the garlic in sesame oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Add soy sauce, water, apple cider vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and garlic chili paste and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
7. Stir in cornstarch. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
8. Pour sauce over Brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Return Brussels sprouts to the baking sheet and broil glazed and sticky.
9. Garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds, and green onions