Pimiento Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Steps:

• Puree 1 cup fresh mint with 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons each grated parmesan and toasted hazelnuts, 1 garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Toss 1 1/2 pounds halved trimmed Brussels sprouts with olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Toast at 425 degrees F, tossing halfway through, until golden and tender, 25 minutes; toss with the mint pesto.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Trim Brussels sprouts and cut an "X" in the core of each. Place sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 9-11 minutes or until crisp-tender., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with mushrooms. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, vinegar, butter, salt, tarragon, marjoram and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables. Sprinkle with pimientos., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine brussels sprouts, onions and pistachios in a bowl and toss with spices, olive oil and wine.
• Roast brussels sprout mixture on sheet pan for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking pan about halfway through to ensure even cooking. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees and place a pan of hot water in the bottom, to help prevent the sprouts from becoming tough. Turn on convection if you have it.
• Toss sprouts with peanut oil, sprinkle with salt, and spread out on one or two baking sheets. Roast 15 minutes. Stir and continue cooking 10 to 20 minutes more, until browned and crisp. Check sprouts every 5 minutes or so; if they are browning too fast, reduce heat by 25 degrees and turn off convection.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together vinegar and honey. Whisk in peanut butter until thick and creamy. Add water until consistency is like creamy salad dressing. Season to taste with hot sauce, if using.
• When sprouts are tender and browned, remove from oven, transfer to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Add half the dressing and toss well.
• Take orange and cut a thick slice off the bottom and the top to make flat surfaces. Rest bottom on a cutting board and use a small, sharp knife to carve off all the peel and pith, cutting from top to bottom and following the curve of the fruit. When all the orange flesh is exposed, cut out each segment by slicing along the white membranes. Gently loosen from the orange and set aside.
• Add half the orange and half the cherries to bowl and toss. Taste. Adjust with more dressing, orange and cherries until flavors are balanced. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with fried shallots or fresh mint, or both, if using.