Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Course: Dinner | Serves: 4 

Caramelized brussel sprouts get a sweet heat kick from garlic chili sauce and honey, sprinkled with sesame seeds. I like to clean and cut the brussels in half early on and let dry on a paper towel so they have plenty of time to dry. They’ll need to be completely dry before going into the hot skillet. This is an amazing Asian-style side dish. Inspired by Donna Elick of The Slow Roasted Italian https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/pan-fried-brussels-sprouts-sweet-chili-sauce/ 

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 lb brussel sprouts, halved

1 Tbsp sesame oil

1 Tbsp honey

1-2 Tbsp garlic chili sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp salt

1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Preheat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet and place brussel sprout halves face down in it. You can layer a few left as a second layer if needed. Allow to caramelize for 4-7 minutes, the brussels will be nicely browned. Stir a bit to get as much of the top layer to the bottom of the skillet as possible and cook another 3 minutes. Whisk the sesame oil, honey, garlic chili sauce, garlic, and salt together. Pour over the brussels and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes before removing from the heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.