Brussel Sprouts with Apple-Lemongrass Gastrique
This Healthy Eats recipe is brought to you by The Daily Kitchen & Bar in Richmond, Virginia.
We know not everyone is a fan of brussel sprouts, but Chef Miller does an excellent job of complementing these with a delightful apple-lemongrass gastrique. Try it at home and let us know what you think!
Brussel Sprout Nutritional Facts: This low calorie, highly nutritional treat should be incorporated into everyone’s diet. In just half a cup of brussel sprouts, you’ll find 137% of your reference daily intake (RDI) of Vitamin K and 81% of the Vitamin C RDI. They’re also a great source of Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, and fiber. You’ll also find they are high in Kaempferol, a beneficial antioxidant.
Ingredients
- 1-quart whole brussels sprouts (roots removed cut in half)
- 2 TBLSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Directions
- Get your grill going, while that warms up roll the brussel sprouts in the oil with salt and pepper.
- Lay the flat side down first on the grill, careful not to let them slip in between the grates.
- Let cook for about 3 minutes then flip using tongs to cook a further 2-3 minutes until just softened.
Tip: For best results, chill for at least 4-5 hours before serving, the flavors develop more as it sits.
Gastrique Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 stalks lemongrass
Gastrique Directions
- Start with a saucepot on medium heat, add all ingredients for gastrique and cook until reduced by half.
- Around 30-40 min remove from heat and let cool completely.
Tip: This will be sticky so it’s best to transfer this to whatever you’re going to store it in so that the pot can be cleaned while it’s still warm. I highly advise against using plastic to store this, pyrex is preferable. Plastic will likely melt and be hard to deal with once it cools.
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