Are you looking for a hearty dish that is full of protein? How about something that stabilizes you when you need stability? And what a huge bonus if it can help you detox while also comforting you from the inside out? Well Beauties, look no further. My Feel Detoxed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Spicy & Creamy Tahini Dressing recipe provides you all that and then even more!
This recipe is so delicious and can help you feel grounded when you feel anxious or down. The amazing power of earthy Brussels sprouts combined with the comforting delight of tahini really is the perfect combination. My Feel Detoxed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Spicy & Creamy Tahini Dressing recipe is hearty, not heavy, and is sure to be a hit with your next meal!
Bountiful Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts sort of look like the baby sister to cabbage. These green beauties are one of our smaller cruciferous vegetables, usually around 2 inches in length, yet they are hearty and filled with nutrients [1]!
These generous gems give us the most amazing ability to break down toxic substances in our system. They are rich in glucosinolates, sulfur, and antioxidants. Each of these components can help jumpstart your liver’s natural detoxification system.
What’s more, Brussels sprouts come with a great source of potassium. Potassium helps control your blood pressure by balancing any rather high sodium in your system. In addition, they are also an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K1 and B vitamins. Let’s not forget that they are also a bountiful source of fiber! I wasn’t kidding when I said this was a nutrient-full dish :).
Tantalizing Tahini
Tahini fills me with excitement and let me tell you why it will do the same for you! First of all, did you know that tahini really is ground up tiny sesame seeds? I didn’t grow up eating tahini, so therefore so I didn’t know this for a long time (!). And it was amazing to learn how important sesame seeds are in Ayurveda, when I started studying it. Sesame seeds are warming and are said to nourish the kidneys and the bladder.
Thanks to tahini’s high protein content, this recipe will fill you with strength and energy. As a huge bonus, tahini is also really high in calcium. Eating plant-based sources of calcium helps to encourage strength and stability through your bones. So don’t be scared to skimp out on my Spicy & Creamy Tahini Dressing. It really helps bring this entire dish together and provides you with amazing health benefits!
I hope you truly love this recipe Beauty! My Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Spicy & Creamy Tahini Dressing will help you feel balanced in so many ways.
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Feel Detoxed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Spicy and Creamy Tahini
Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole Brussels sprouts
- 4 Tbs. coconut oil
- ⅓ cup cranberries
Tahini Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup nutritional yeast + more as needed to taste
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup slivered almonds for topping
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds for topping
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Chop your Brussels sprouts in half, lengthwise, and remove outer layer of Brussels sprout if they appear dirty.
- Place your Brussels sprouts in a medium size mixing bowl and stir in coconut oil until all the Brussel sprouts are nicely coated.
- Once your oven is heated up, place your Brussel sprouts on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Roast for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven.
- Flip each Brussel sprout over and place back in the oven to roast for another 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place all your ingredients into a food processor and blend together until consistency is smooth and creamy.
- Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Add sea salt and extra nutritional yeast to taste.
- Toss with the roasted Brussel sprouts and cranberries. Top with slivered almonds and sesame seeds and enjoy!
Sending you so much love!
Could you please tell me if you roast fresh cranberries with the brussel sprouts?
Hi Anne…these are tossed into the dish once it’s all been prepared. These are dried cranberries, not raw. Let me know what you think and sending you lots of love! ;)
Love this! Thank you x
Hi! I have a problem with major bloating. Should I be avoiding Brussels sprouts for the moment please? x
Hi Greta…if you find brussels sprouts are causing you to bloat, then yes, remove them for now. It could be that other items are causing the bloat, so try to keep a journal of how you feel when eating certain foods and make adjustments. Best of luck and lots of love to you!
So, toss raw cranberries into the dish after it is all made? Not dried cranberries?