These Chipotle Almond Stuffed Brussels Sprouts are an easy and healthy recipe to make. It's the perfect spicy plant-based snack that can be enjoyed raw or baked in the oven for a delicious snack or side dish! { Plant-Based | Raw | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | Lectin-Free | No-Cook | Paleo-Friendly | Medical Medium® Compliant }
If using the baking option, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then set aside. If using the raw option, skip these steps.
Prepare the Brussels sprouts:
Cut the ends off all the Brussels sprouts and slice them in half.
Option 1 (Raw): Set the Brussels sprouts aside.
Option 2 (Blanched + Baked): Add the Brussels sprouts to a medium-size pot filled with filtered/purified water and quickly blanch for 1-2 minutes, or until they turn bright green.
Strain and allow them to cool completely before preparing to add the stuffing.
After they are cooled, remove the inner part of the brussels sprouts until only the outer "shell" remains. Make sure you leave enough of the outer part of the brussels sprouts to support the stuffing.
Prepare the stuffing:
Add all the ingredients for the stuffing to a food processor and process until it becomes a crumbly, chunky texture. Take care not to over-process, just enough to break the almonds down into tiny pieces.
Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
Assembly:
Add the stuffing to the insides of the brussels sprouts.
Option 1 (Raw): Serve raw and enjoy them immediately.
Option 2 (Blanched + Baked): Sprinkle the tops with gluten-free or chickpea breadcrumbs and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden.
Notes
Recipe for the Stuffed Brussels Sprouts inspired and adapted from: https://cookingstoned.tv/recipe/garlic-and-herb-stuffed-brussels-sprouts/Serving Size: This recipe will make approximately (40) Brussels sprout halves. Nutritional information is for (4) Brussels sprout halves or (2) full Brussels sprouts which is (1) serving.