Brussels Sprouts with Dates
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
Cut the ends off of the Brussels sprouts and then cut them in half vertically.
Toss the sprouts in olive oil, duck fat and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
Place them in an air fryer on 390 degrees Fahrenheit / 200 degrees Celsius degrees for approximately 15-17 minutes.
While the sprouts are cooking, pit and chop dates.
In a large bowl, mix the extra olive oil, dates, date syrup, and remaining sea salt.
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.