Brussels sprouts with almonds and skordalia
Prep
15m
Cook
10m
serves
4
Brussels sprouts with almonds and skordalia
This Greek-inspired side is perfect for your next family gathering. Recipe by chef Jonathan Barthelmess.
Ingredients (12)
- 1/3 cup (55g) almonds, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup (55g) sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup (60ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 small red chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 bunch mint, leaves picked
- 500g Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
Skordalia
- 300g sourdough, roughly torn
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 preserved lemon quarter, flesh and white pith discarded, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.For the skordalia, place the sourdough in a heatproof bowl and pour over enough boiling water to just cover. Set aside for 10 minutes to soften. Strain well, then place in a food processor with remaining ingredients. Whiz until smooth, then set aside for 1 hour to thicken.
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2.Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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3.Place the almonds and sunflower seeds on a baking tray and toast in the oven, stirring halfway, for 6 minutes or until golden. Set aside to cool, then place in a bowl with vinegar, chilli and half the mint.
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4.Place Brussels sprouts in heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 2 minutes to soften slightly, then strain.
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5.Heat half the oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add half the sprouts and cook, tossing, for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to the bowl with almond mixture and toss to coat. Repeat with remaining Brussels sprouts and oil.
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6.Arrange sprouts on skordalia with remaining mint. Drizzle with oil to serve.
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