Brussels Sprouts with Dates

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Brussels sprouts can be an acquired taste, but I don’t know many people who can resist this candied delicacy when they’re prepared with sweet and chewy dates. A tasty weeknight side dish!

This recipe yields 5 servings (approximately 8 small brussel sprouts per serving)

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds of small Brussels sprouts
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil (for sauce) plus 1 extra tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon duck fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 5 pitted dates
  • 2 Tablespoons of date syrup
  • 1 kilogram of small Brussels sprouts
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil (for sauce) plus 1 extra tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon duck fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 5 pitted dates
  • 2 Tablespoons of date syrup

Directions

  1. Cut the ends off of the Brussels sprouts and then cut them in half vertically.

  2. Toss the sprouts in olive oil, duck fat and ¼ teaspoon of salt.

  3. Place them in an air fryer on 390 degrees Fahrenheit / 200 degrees Celsius degrees for approximately 15-17 minutes.

  4. While the sprouts are cooking, pit and chop dates.

  5. In a large bowl, mix the extra olive oil, dates, date syrup, and remaining sea salt.

  6. Remove sprouts from the air fryer and add to the date sauce. Toss and serve. 

Tips

**The more dates and date syrup you add the sweeter the dish will be, so it’s best to add slowly and taste as you go. 
**If you don’t have an air fryer, you could easily roast the Brussels sprouts in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit / 200 degrees Celsius for about 15-20 minutes.
**As with most things, bacon bits make a delicious addition.

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