Tangy Brussels Sprouts and Leeks with Tahini Mustard Dressing

This recipe makes a delicious side dish to any meal and only requires a few ingredients. Swap out your usual side salad for these dressed-up Brussels sprouts, a cruciferous vegetable that may aid in reducing cancer risk and improve cancer survival. 

Grocery Shopping List

• Brussels sprouts
• Leeks
• Tahini
• Pantry ingredients: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, sliced thin or shredded using a food processor
• 2 leeks (slice the white part thinly)

Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tahini
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• salt, to taste
• ½ tsp pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add leeks and cook until vibrant and tender (about 8-10 minutes)
2. Add the Brussels sprouts into the same pan and cook until tender
3. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small mason jar or covered container and shake well
4. Pour the dressing over your cooked veggies and toss until coated
5. Serve and enjoy!

Yield:

• 6 servings 

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 

• Calories: 141 calories
• Protein: 3 g
• Sodium: 126 mg
• Carbohydrate: 9 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Fat: 11 g
• Sat Fat: 2 g
  
  

Recipe by Alyssa Tisdale, Dietetic Intern