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An aerial view of a bowl of Brussels Sprouts covered in an Orange Apricot Sauce.

Brussels Sprouts in Orange and Apricot Sauce


  • Author: Sara Ghedina
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

A sweet addition to your regular brussels sprouts side dish.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lb Brussels sprouts, cut in half
  • 6 tbsp apricot jam
  • 6 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger, about 2 inches long, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup fried onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil and cook Brussels sprouts for 2 minutes or until almost tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Mix apricot jam with orange juice and balsamic vinegar, place in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat chili oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat, add garlic and ginger, stir and cook for 1 minute until golden. Add Brussels sprouts, increase the heat to high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add orange apricot sauce, lower the heat and cook stirring one more minute, until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with fried onion and serve.