Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

– 1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced or shredded

– 3 tablespoons cold-pressed olive oil

– Salt and pepper, to taste

– 4 cloves garlic, minced

– 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

– 1 tablespoon date syrup

– 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped

 

 Instructions

1. Prepare the Brussels Sprouts:

   – Thinly slice or shred the Brussels sprouts using a sharp knife or a food processor.

2. Prepare the Almonds:

   – Soak the almonds in water for 4-6 hours or overnight to soften them.

   – Drain and roughly chop the soaked almonds.

3. Make the Balsamic Glaze:

   – In a small bowl, whisk together the raw balsamic vinegar, date syrup, minced garlic, and cold-pressed olive oil.

4. Combine and Marinate:

   – In a large bowl, toss the shredded Brussels sprouts with the balsamic glaze mixture until they are well coated.

   – Add the chopped almonds and toss again.

5. Marinate:

   – Let the Brussels sprouts mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld and the sprouts to soften slightly.

6. Serve:

   – Transfer the marinated Brussels sprouts to a serving dish.

   – Serve immediately and enjoy!