A big factor in liking and enjoying vegetables is preparing them properly. Take brussels sprouts for example. Prepared badly (like boiling) they taste horrible. But if you get them nice and crispy they are delicious. These crispy general tso's brussels sprouts are a perfect recipe to convert over a veggie hater.

This recipe is the perfect vegan appetizer. Or you could serve it with your favorite protein to make it a complete dish. I ate mine for lunch with some quinoa and it was super satisfying.

The key to getting these brussels super crispy is using starch. I love having arrowroot starch on hand because it makes anything crispy without frying. Arrowroot starch is used again in the sauce to get it thick.

This recipe comes together in around 30 minutes. All you have to do is bake the brussels, and then while they are baking assemble the sauce. The sauce is made in a bowl and then thickened up on the stove.

These sweet and sticky brussels sprouts are

The perfect asian inspired plant based side dish
covered in a delicious sauce
healthy for you

What ingredients do I need for sticky general tso's brussels sprouts?

brussels sprouts
arrowroot starch
vegetable broth
soy sauce
rice wine vinegar
maple syrup
sriracha
garlic
ginger

How do I make these spicy and sweet brussels sprouts?

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Toss brussels in oil, salt, pepper and starch. Roast for 25-30 minutes until crisp.
Once your brussels are done roasting, set aside to cool and start your sauce. Whisk together sauce ingredients and then add to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer until sauce has thickened, whisking sauce to prevent clumps. This will take about 2 minutes.
Combine sauce with brussels and desired sides and toppings.

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Crispy General Tso's Brussels Sprouts

These crispy general tso's brussels sprouts are a delicious way to enjoy brussels.

Author: kristi roeder
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 40
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 3 1x
Category: sides
Method: oven
Cuisine: asian

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Ingredients

Brussels

~4 cups brussels - stems removed and cut in half
2 tbsp arrowroot starch/powder or cornstarch
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

General Tso's Sauce

½ cup vegetable broth
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 ½ tbsp sriracha or chili sauce
1 clove garlic - minced
1 ½ tbsp arrowroot starch/flour or cornstarch
1 tsp ginger - minced

+optional sides and garnishes like quinoa, cilantro and sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Toss brussels in oil, salt, pepper and starch. Roast for 25-30 minutes until crisp.
Once your brussels are done roasting, set aside to cool and start your sauce. Whisk together sauce ingredients and then add to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer until sauce has thickened, whisking sauce to prevent clumps. This will take about 2 minutes.
Combine sauce with brussels and desired sides and toppings.

Keywords: brussels sprouts, general tso's brussels sprouts