Seared Brussels Sprouts Recipe
squash puree, crumbled housemade fennel sausage, shaved Manchego, pickled red onion, spiced pepitas, lemon zest
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Brussels Sprouts
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and slice them in half. Toss in olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Sear the Brussels Sprouts
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts cut-side down and sear for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until tender.
- 3
Cook the Fennel Sausage
In a separate pan, cook the fennel sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon.
- 4
Prepare the Pepitas
In a small pan, toast the pepitas over medium heat until they are golden and aromatic, about 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Assemble the Dish
On a serving plate, spread a layer of squash puree. Top with seared Brussels sprouts, crumbled fennel sausage, shaved Manchego cheese, pickled red onion, and toasted pepitas. Finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest.
