Name: Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus additional wedges for serving (2 lemons); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste); 1 tablespoon miso; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon maple syrup; Cooked brown rice; 1/2 cup pecan halves

These shaved Brussels sprouts transform into a refreshing salad covered in a tahini dressing with ginger, orange and miso. So much flavor!

Shaved Brussels sprouts | Shaved Brussel sprouts

What are your thoughts on Brussels sprouts? This veggie has undergone a serious comeback lately, from despised to totally sexy! Growing up, I remember Brussels sprouts being on my dad’s short list of abominable vegetables. So I stayed away from them for years and years. Turns out Brussels sprouts are surprisingly delicious roasted — they come out with a new nutty flavor. So once Alex and I learned to love roasted Brussels sprouts (especially through this Best Brussels Sprouts Recipe) — we knew it was time to expand: to shredded. These shaved Brussels sprouts are so, so refreshingly tasty you’ve got to give them a try! Keep reading for the recipe.

Making this shaved Brussels sprouts recipe

Alex and my discovery of Brussels sprouts happened around the time when I was opening my mind to new vegetables I’d never dreamed I’d eat — sweet potatoes, tomatoes, squash, mushrooms. All of my childhood dislikes were slowly being conquered. If you’re like I was, this shaved Brussels sprouts recipe might be a stretch. But if it at least piques your curiosity, you won’t be disappointed.

These shaved Brussels sprouts are quite easy to make — the most difficult part is the shredding of them. We used our food processor for a quick fix, but you can also shred them with a knife: see the instructions below! They’re sauteed in olive oil for just 1 minute, then squeezed with fresh lemon juice to give them a pop.

Here, we’ve served them with tahini miso dressing, flavored with ginger and orange, which provides a lovely tangy and savory counterpoint. To make these shaved Brussels sprouts into a meal, we served them over rice garnished some pecans, for some extra protein and crunch. You could easily add some cooked beans to make for an even more filling meal. Or, you could serve the shaved Brussels sprouts on their own as a salad with the tahini miso dressing: it’s so seriously good, it’s become one of our favorite side dishes!

Related: What is Tahini?

How to shave Brussels sprouts

Making shaved Brussels sprouts is actually more difficult than you think! Cut them the wrong way, and the pieces look all wrong. If you have a food processor, you also can chop off the ends and use the slicing attachment on a food processor to shred the Brussels sprouts. However, using a knife is just as easy! To get those signature shreds, here’s what to do — see the video below!

Remove any tough outer layers with your fingers.
With a large Chef’s knife, cut the Brussels sprout in half lengthwise.
Place the cut side down and thinly slide cross-wise to create shreds.
Separate the shreds with your fingers. Discard the root.

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This recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free, and naturally sweet.