VEGETABLE RECIPES THAT ARE SCARRRRRRY GOOOOD FOR HALLOWEEN…

It’s Halloween, and while most bloggers are writing posts about hot cocoa and homemade cookies, I decided to share a healthy vegetable recipe I recently came across and decided to create at home. 

There will be plenty of candy and goodies to go around this evening, but before you head out to that party or treat or treating event, make sure you satisfy your body with healthy nutrients at the dinner table. A lean protein, complex carb and/or a healthy vegetable dish can be satisfying and send you along your way feeling energized, and perhaps you won’t be craving all the sugary junk that Halloween party tables are often laden with.

Brussels Sprouts are high in fiber (over 15% of the recommended daily amount in one serving!) and Vitamins C, E and A. Antioxidants found in brussels sprouts like quercetin protect against oxidative stress on the bodies cells. They are also known to be an anti-inflammatory food and can be helpful in cancer prevention and aid readily in digestive support.

Warm Brussels Sprouts Toss With Maple and Paprika

1 tbsp grape seed or other neutral-flavour oil
1 shallot, halved and sliced thinly
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 lb (454g) of brussels sprouts, chopped and shredded (you can buy them already chopped up at Trader Joes!)
salt and pepper
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shallot and smashed garlic clove. Stir around until fragrant. Add the smoked paprika. Stir the shallots here and there until they are quite soft, but not browned, about 5 minutes.

Add the shredded brussels sprouts and a splash of water. Stir and lift with tongs quickly until the shreds start to wilt just a bit and the colour has darkened. Season with salt and pepper. Add the apple cider vinegar and stir again. When the shreds are bright green and a bit limp (takes about 3 minutes), remove from the heat. Add the maple syrup and stir to combine.

Transfer warm mixture to a serving plate and garnish with chopped pecans.