As the weather welcomes you outside, your backyard gains a new role as a kitchen. Embrace the opportunity to break from roasting or baking your favorite vegetables and enjoy the flavors and textures that grilling provides. Thread crunchy Brussels sprouts on skewers and brush them generously with a sweet and tangy sauce made of maple, mustard and garlic. Grill until tender on the inside with a flavorful golden crisp on the outside. Is there really anything better than the warmth of food, family and friends on a starry summer night?
Grilled Brussels Sprout Skewers with Maple-Mustard Sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 155 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. medium Brussels sprouts
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. whole grain garlic mustard
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Bamboo skewers
Instructions
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Preheat gas grill (or grill pan on stove) to medium-high heat. Soak 8-10 bamboo skewers in water about 15 minutes.
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In medium mixing bowl, stir together maple syrup, mustard, olive oil, red pepper flakes and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
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Trim stems from Brussels sprouts and remove outer leaves. Cut each sprout in half.
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Carefully thread 5-6 halved sprouts onto skewer through stem area.
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Brush both sides with maple-mustard sauce. Grill 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired tenderness is reached.
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Brush sprouts with remaining sauce before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Grilled Brussels Sprout Skewers with Maple-Mustard Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 162mg7%
Potassium 501mg14%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1046IU21%
Vitamin C 97mg118%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.