Roasted brussels sprouts with mustard vinaigrette

Dan Kluger
AVERAGE RATING

Ingredients

For the Brussels sprouts
  • 2 cup brussels sprouts, blanched, shocked and cut in half (depending on size)
  • 1 tablespoon meritage extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, finely minced
  • 4 tablespoon vinaigrette
For the mustard vinaigrette (yields about 2 cups – reserve for other uses)
  • 2 cup brussels sprouts, blanched, shocked and cut in half (depending on size)
  • 1 tablespoon meritage extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, finely minced
  • 4 tablespoon vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon mustard – whole grain
  • 1 tablespoon dijon
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon coleman’s dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onions, minced
  • 1/2 cup pickled peppers, minced (pickled peppers such as pepadews can be used)

Preparation

Baking Directions:

Method for the brussels sprouts:Use the ratio of blanching water:1 gallon water1/4 cup saltBring the water to a rapid boil.

Blanch brussels sprouts in small amounts for approximately 1 minute.

They should be slightly tender but not fully cooked.

Shock in ice water, dry on towels.

  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a hot saute pan add the extra-virgin olive oil, then the brussels sprouts and a pinch of salt.

Place in the oven and roast for about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from the oven, add the butter and rosemary, and season with more salt and pepper.

  To serve: Spoon the vinaigrette onto a serving platter and top with the brussels sprouts.

Method for the mustard vinaigrette:(Preparation tip: Cut red onions — for step 2 — in half lengthwise and slice thinly on a mandoline.

Cover with cold red wine vinegar and refrigerate for 4 hours before using.

The vinegar can be used twice.)

Bloom mustard and honey by whipping together well, let stand 10 minutes.

Blend everything from step 1 together in a Vita-Prep except the oil.

Slowly emulsify in the oil.

Fold in the peppers and onions from step 2.