Recipe: Crispy + Baked Brussels Sprouts Latkes

A tasty take on traditional potato latkes - made with brussels sprouts, which are excellent for your digestive health!

They are surprisingly craveable. 

Time-saving tip: buy pre-shredded brussels sprouts if available at your grocery store.

Makes about 24 latkes.

Ingredients:

• Avocado or olive oil cooking spray

• 3 Tbsp rolled oats

• 4 cups (450 g) shredded Brussels sprouts

• 1 small onion, diced into very small pieces

• 1 tsp Pink Himalayan sea salt

• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper

• 2 large eggs, whisked

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F / 230°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and spray liberally with cooking spray.

2. Place rolled oats in a high-speed blender or food processor and process until it forms a flour-like consistency. Remove from the blender or processor and place in a large mixing bowl.

3. If your Brussels sprouts aren’t already shredded, place them in a food processor and pulse until shredded.

4. Add the sprouts and onion to the bowl with the flour and add the salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Stir to combine, and then add the whisked eggs, and continue to stir until the eggs are incorporated.

5. Using a large spoon (about 2 Tbsp-sized), scoop the mixture from the bowl and place on the baking sheet in small mounds about 1 inch / 2.5 cm apart.

6. Flatten the latkes out using a fork or spatula. Give them a quick spray with avocado or olive oil and place them in the oven, baking for 10 minutes. FLip them over and bake for another 10 minutes. They will be done when they are crispy and golden

7. Serve topped with plain Greek yogurt, applesauce, guacamole, or your favorite sauce.

Tip: You can reheat these in the oven at 450°F / 230°C for 10 - 12 minutes.

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by id-art from Getty Images 

Recipe: Beef and Brussels Sprouts

Try this- the apple adds a sweet-tart taste to this healthy meal!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. avocado or coconut oil

• 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef (mine was 85% lean)

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 1 9-oz. package of shredded Brussels sprouts (or shred about 3½ cups of whole sprouts)

• 1 organic apple, peeled

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• Sea salt

• Pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onion and saute until it starts to caramelize, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks for about 4-5 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts and continue cooking until the beef is cooked through.

2. Add the chopped apple to pan and saute for 2-3 minutes, and then stir in the lemon juice. Cook for another minute or so before seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

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Recipe by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by margouillatphotos from Getty Images