Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha

Brussels sprouts may be the most polarizing food on the planet—either you love 'em or you hate 'em. But fear not, if you're one of the latter, we're here to make you a convert in one fell swoop with this stir-fried Brussels sprouts with Sriracha recipe.

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (okay, it was just last week in my kitchen), I was faced with a bag of sad, neglected Brussels sprouts. I'm not sure how they got there—maybe they snuck into my cart at the grocery store, or perhaps they were part of a CSA share that I'd forgotten about. Either way, I knew I had to do something with them, and fast.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the Brussels sprouts, onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the Sriracha sauce and cook for 1 minute more, or until the vegetables are evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Why It Works

• The high heat of the skillet caramelizes the Brussels sprouts, giving them a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.
• The addition of Sriracha sauce adds a spicy kick that balances out the sweetness of the Brussels sprouts.
• The fresh cilantro brightens up the dish and adds a pop of color.