Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms

Name: Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams Brussels sprouts; 177 milliliters canola oil; 2 Tbsps sweet chile sauce; 237 milliliters cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 fresh red chile, stemmed, seeded, and diced; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 4 servings salt; 237 milliliters sliced scallions; 3 Tbsps toasted sesame oil, divided; 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 355 milliliters shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered; 2 Tbsps soy sauce; 142 grams firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms a try. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 10g of protein, 55g of fat, and a total of 614 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up maple syrup, chile, sesame oil, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the sweet chile sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame oil.

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Maple Syrup

Sesame Oil

Soy Sauce

Chili Pepper

Sauce

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Add the tofu cubes and stir until combined. Set aside.

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Tofu

Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts, and then cut each piece into three thick slices.

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Brussels Sprouts

In a large nonstick pan, warm four tablespoons of the canola oil over medium-high heat.

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Canola Oil

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Frying Pan

Add half of the sprouts, or as many as will fit in one layer. Season with a little salt, and let cook until very well browned, about two minutes. (Note: Only cook the sprouts on one side.)

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Sprouts

Salt

Remove the sprouts with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl.

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Sprouts

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Add a little more oil, and repeat process with remaining sprouts. Set all the sprouts aside in a bowl when done.

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Sprouts

Cooking Oil

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Pour two tablespoons of oil into the empty skillet and turn the heat to medium-high.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the scallions, diced chile, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, one to two minutes. When done, scrap the contents into the bowl with the sprouts.

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Mushrooms

Green Onions

Sprouts

Chili Pepper

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Place the skillet back over high heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove half of the tofu pieces from the marinade and add to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned all over, about two minutes a side.

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Marinade