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February 5, 2016 By Stephanie McKercher, RDN

Brussels Sprouts with Chili, Black Beans + Lime

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This plant-based main dish or side features Brussels Sprouts, Chili Peppers, and Black Beans. Found on The Grateful Grazer.

I was initially inspired to create this brussels sprouts and fresno chili dish after realizing I need to up my side-dish game.  Just one problem…I don’t do “side” portions of brussels sprouts.  I just don’t.

GIMME ALL THE SPROUTS.

So, here’s my new favorite side entree recipe, featuring the unexpected but delicious combo of brussels sprouts and fresno chiles.

This plant-based main dish or side features Brussels Sprouts, Chili Peppers, and Black Beans. Found on The Grateful Grazer.

Seeing how as on their own, sprouts + chili peppers do not a balanced meal make,  I needed to find something else to include in order to justify my cruciferous overconsumption.

Enter the mighty black bean.

I’ll add a good legume to anything, (salad, soup, smoothie, truffle) so figured, why not here?

Black beans (along with fresno chiles, lime, garlic, and sea salt) help my beloved brussels sprouts take on a whole new south-of-the-border persona that totally works.

This plant-based main dish or side features Brussels Sprouts, Chili Peppers, and Black Beans. Found on The Grateful Grazer.

THIS SIDE DISH/ENTREE OFFERS:

  • A balanced amount of fiber, complex carbohydrates, plant-based protein, and fats.
  • Capsaicin, a spicy phytochemical found in chili peppers that can (modestly) increase metabolic rate, function as an anti-inflammatory, and offer benefits for diabetes and certain cancers.
  • Antioxidants (like beta-carotene and vitamin E) that help clean up damage on the cellular level.
  • Fiber (aiding in digestion, satiety, and detoxification) from beans and brussels sprouts.
  • A side dish so good that you may decide to double up the portion and call it lunch.

This plant-based main dish or side features Brussels Sprouts, Chili Peppers, and Black Beans. Found on The Grateful Grazer.

Of course, you don’t need to eat this dish the way I do.  (In a large bowl usually used for mixing while wearing yoga pants, in case you’re wondering.)  You could also try it alongside baked tofu or with tacos or (tortilla!) soup.

Just beware that this side dish might just be too good to warrant any other competition.

This plant-based main dish or side features Brussels Sprouts, Chili Peppers, and Black Beans. Found on The Grateful Grazer.

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Brussels Sprouts with Chili + Black Beans
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Brussels sprouts and fresno chili peppers are sautéed with black beans, lime, and garlic to create a balanced side or light entree.
Course: entree, side
Cuisine: gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, vegan
Servings: 2 -3 as an entree, 4-6 as a side
Author: The Grateful Grazer
Ingredients
  • 2 cups brussels sprouts ends removed and halved
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil or oil of choice
  • 3 fresno chili peppers sliced horizontally into rings (or sub with chili pepper of choice)
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt
Instructions
  1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Toss brussels sprouts with oil and salt and add to skillet. Cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and cook until warmed through, another 2-3 minutes before serving.

This plant-based main dish or side features Brussels Sprouts, Chili Peppers, and Black Beans. Found on The Grateful Grazer.

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    February 5, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    The BEST way to eat brussels is cooked and then cold from the fridge (with garlic and onion)! Hahaha! So good 😉
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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      February 5, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      Haha I do love cold brussels sprouts and garlic is always a necessity. ? Have a great weekend Rebecca!

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  2. Sabine Allen says

    March 15, 2017 at 6:40 am

    My favorite way to cook Brussels sprouts is with bacon and onions. I start by pan frying 3 slices of bacon (or more if I feel the need) until crisp. I remove bacon and all but 1 TBS fat then add sliced onion until some browning starts, the remove onions. Add more bacon fat, fry cleaned and halved B sprouts cut side down until “sunkissed”(2-3 mins) then I add onions and 2TBS water and lid to steam for 5-6 mins. Season to taste and serve with crumbled bacon.

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    • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

      March 15, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Sounds smoky and delicious Sabine, thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lynn Gross says

    May 2, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    This was perfect, I had the Brussel sprouts and the black beans. I added some cumin and celery.

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    • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

      May 9, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Thanks Lynn! Those sounds like delicious additions to this recipe. I can’t wait to try those next time! 🙂

      Reply

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