You know what may be the best feeling in the entire world? When you’re stuck in traffic, gripping your steering wheel so you don’t scream, then once it finally opens up and you slam on the gas petal because it’s the only way to release that built up stress in your body. Yep. That’s the best feeling in the world. I hate traffic.
Have you tried my Coffee Cake Banana Bread yet? It’s my favorite afternoon snack. And favorite banana bread I’ve made so far. Just thought I should voice that thought.
Yesterday was really overwhelming in my comments about finding a dog. People pretty much demanded that I adopt a dog. People, if there is a puppy French Bulldog out there to adopt, hells yeah I’m going to adopt it. But just like how some parents want to birth their own child and raise it, I feel the same way about a dog. Minus the birthing part. Obviously it’s way harder to find an adoption shelter that just has frenchie puppies running around everywhere. But if that occurs, I promise you that I will adopt that frenchie puppy. Ok? Ok.
And I’m not changing my mind about getting a frenchie, so please feel free to stop telling me about their health issues and looking into different dogs. You don’t see me telling people to think twice about having children since I don’t like them. Just sayin.
So I’m totally obsessed with leaving Yelp reviews. I like people knowing my opinion. Obviously. But I look to Yelp all the time for other people’s reviews about restaurants and different companies I want go to, so I feel that it is my civil duty to leave my opinion for others to see. I don’t write the long reviews that you get overwhelmed with as soon as you see it, just something simple and to the point. If the place is so-so, I tend to not write a review because I don’t really care. But if it’s awesome or awful, I’m writing something. I wrote a few just yesterday. One was real bad. I think I need to get a life. Whatever.
Crispy Sesame Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Curry Dipping Sauce
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups of brussels sprouts, cut in half
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil (I used toasted sesame oil)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For the dipping sauce
- ½ cup 30 second mayo or Primal Kitchen
- handful of cilantro, minced
- 2 teaspoons curry powder (add teaspoon by teaspoon and taste it to make it to preference)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and coat brussels sprouts on all sides.
- Place brussels sprouts on a parchment paper or silpat lined baking sheet. Spread out so the brussels sprouts aren’t overlapping and can cook evenly.
- Place in oven and bake for 35 minutes.
- Once brussels sprouts are in the oven, mix together all the ingredients for the dipping sauce and place in fridge to cool.
- Serve crispy brussels sprouts with dipping sauce.
______________
You May Also Like:
Thanksgiving Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash
Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Gratin
______________
Click Here To Get All My PaleOMG Recipes Into Your Meal Planner With Real Plans!
I may be compensated through my affiliate links in this post, but all opinions are my own. This compensation helps with expenses to keep this blog up and running!
I don’t have an immersion blender… I’m going to try the mayo in a regular blender – will this work? Any alternative recommendations?
Oh, Steph! You gotta spring for the immersion blender! Got mine on Amazon – Cuisinart, $35 – and it makes me ridiculously happy.
I don’t have an immersion blender so when I first made this, I tried it in a food processor. FAIL! I then did some research and perfected it! I used my Vitamix, but I’m sure any normal blender will do. Put everything into the blender EXCEPT THE OIL. Mix everything up and then turn the blender to high while VERY SLOWLY adding the oil. This allows the oil to emulsify and you are left with perfect mayo.
These were straight-up fabulous … and I didn’t even bother with the dipping sauce. But you know all the little leaves that flake off when you cut the sprouts? Well, I tossed most of them out. Big mistake. The ones that did end up in the oven with the sprouts came out like charred chips … amazingly good. Next time I’ll just toss all the fallen leaves into the oil mix with the sprouts and throw them all onto the cookie sheet.
Holy crap. How did I not see this when you first posted it?! I am not a huge mayo fan, but I love your recipe for it – I make the buffalo chicken pasta ALL the time. And I already know I love crispy brussels sprouts. Making this. ASAP.
WOW … i’ve always hated brussel sprouts. But now I realize it’s because they were always steamed and had no flavor.
Made this tonight with some chicken.
Polished off the whole batch between my wife and I
Def makin this again
Like someone else said, these are a great alternative to the balsamic ones I usually make. Might add a little bit of honey to the mix next time for a little more sweetness. Thanks! Skipped the mayo bc I’m lazy, the sprouts were awesome as is. 🙂 Oh I also used half of the oils and it still came out great!
This is one of the most delicious recipes I have ever made. I already love brussels sprouts but this is a whole new level of amazing. Especially with the curry mayo. Thank you so much for posting & sharing, Juli!
So. Fucking. Good. Husband loved them. Accidentally ate them all before dinner.
yayyyy!! glad you guys loved them ellie!
Hey Juli! Would this recipe work with frozen brussel sprouts? I always eat ’em fresh, but I somehow have a bag in my freezer… What do you think? Just gently dethaw them, pat them dry, use them as the recipe instructs?
i haven’t tried it with frozen brussels sprouts ever. as long as they are extra dried out beforehand, it should work!
This is sooooo good. Even the sprouts without the sauce. But the sauce is 10000000
so glad you liked the recipe Danielle!
I was searching for snacks, and this recipe popped up–these definitely deserve an OMG! I happened to have some Brussel Sprouts on hand and gave it a try last night. After my husband and I had finished the whole plate full, his response was, “Is that all we have of these? You’re getting more at the grocery tomorrow, right?!” The sesame oil kicks it up a notch! Needless to say, these will be a routine dish in our household–as are many of your recipes!