TRY THIS: BAKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
IT’s only a few weeks until the Brussels sprouts season ends, so get the most of these prebiotic delights (aka fertiliser for your gut microbes) with this moreish, fibre-packed dish.
SERVES 2
■ 500g Brussels sprouts, sliced thinly
■½ head broccoli, diced (incl. stems)
■ 3 tbsp olive oil
■ 1 tbsp sumac, paprika or spice mix of your choice
■ Salt and pepper
■ 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
■ 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
■ 1 tsp garlic powder
FOR THE DRESSING:
■ 1 bunch fresh coriander
■ Juice of 1 lime
■ ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
■ ½ tsp salt
■ 2 tbsp tahini or Greek yoghurt
PREHEAT oven to 200c/gas mark 6. On a large baking tray, combine the chopped sprouts and broccoli with 2tbsp of the olive oil. Season with your chosen spice mix, salt and pepper. Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor until they resemble large crumbs. Combine with the flaxseed on a separate baking tray and drizzle with remaining olive oil and add garlic powder. Roast both trays for 25 minutes, or until crispy.
For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add cold water until you have the preferred consistency.
Combine all ingredients with the dressing and serve warm.