

Copycat Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
If you’ve never met a Brussels sprout that you liked, this vegetarian version of Kung Pao Chicken may just be the thing that changes your mind. Roasted Brussels sprouts are coated in a ginger garlic soy sauce and a dash of sriracha for a dish you can’t forget!
Recipe - Stillwater

Copycat Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
Prep Time45 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time45 Minutes
Ingredients
2 lbs Brussels sprouts, halved
4 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Tbsp finely chopped peeled ginger
1/3 cup tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water, plus 1 tablespoon
3 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp sriracha
2 tsp cornstarch
6 dried chiles de árbol, lightly crushed
1/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a medium bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once, until tender and browned.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sriracha. Bring to a boil. In another small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the remaining 1 tablespoon water. Stir into the sauce and boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the chiles and remove from the heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the roasted Brussels sprouts, peanuts and sauce. Toss to coat and serve immediately.
45 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 6 servings

Fresh Brussel Sprouts, 1.5 Pound

Essential Everyday Vegetable Oil, Pure, 24 Ounce

Morton Salt, 26 Ounce

Essential Everyday Black Pepper, Pure Ground, 3 Ounce

Fresh Bulk Garlic, 0.15 Pound

Fresh Ginger Root, 0.25 Pound

Essential Everyday Soy Sauce, Less Sodium, 10 Fluid ounce

Cub Drinking Water, Purified, 1 Gallon

Essential Everyday Sugar, Light Brown, Pure, 32 Ounce

Nakano Rice Vinegar, Mild & Mellow, Natural, 12 Fluid ounce

Dynasty Sesame Seed Oil, 5 Ounce

Sriracha Chili Sauce, Hot, 28 Ounce

Everyday Essential Corn Starch, 12 Ounce
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Essential Everyday Peanuts, Unsalted, Dry Roasted, 16 Ounce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a medium bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once, until tender and browned.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sriracha. Bring to a boil. In another small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the remaining 1 tablespoon water. Stir into the sauce and boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the chiles and remove from the heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the roasted Brussels sprouts, peanuts and sauce. Toss to coat and serve immediately.