Mexican Chocolate Brussels Sprouts With Candied Walnuts Recipes

CHOCOLATE BUDINO WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Candied Walnuts:
• Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally to dissolve sugar. As soon as the sugar is dissolved, add walnuts and bring syrup back up to a simmer. Cook, swirling saucepan occasionally for even cooking, until walnuts look slightly translucent and are softened, 30-35 minutes.
• Drain walnuts in a mesh sieve and arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Sprinkle walnuts with salt.
• Place a rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 300°F. Bake walnuts in oven, stirring once or twice, until well browned, 15-18 minutes. Let cool, then break up into small pieces.
• Budino and assembly:
• Place chocolate in a medium bowl; set aside. Bring cream and milk to a bare simmer in a large saucepan and remove from heat.
• Vigorously whisk egg yolks and sugar in another medium bowl until pale yellow and sugar is dissolved (rub between fingers to check), about 2 minutes.
• Gradually pour cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking vigorously. Immediately pour egg yolk mixture into saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof rubber spatula and making sure to get into the corners of the pan, until an instant-read thermometer registers 175°F (custard should be thick enough to coat a spoon; do not let it simmer or allow thermometer to go above 180°F).
• Pour custard over reserved chocolate and let sit until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Using an immersion blender or a whisk, blend until emulsified (if using a whisk, you may want to strain budino through a fine-mesh sieve after to ensure a silky texture). Add kosher salt and 1 Tbsp. oil to chocolate mixture and blend to incorporate.
• Divide budino evenly among six 8-12-oz. glasses. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
• Top each budino with candied walnuts, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little oil. Serve with scoops of gelato if desired.
• Do Ahead
• Walnuts can be candied 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Budinos (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CANDIED WALNUTS AND GREEN APPLE

Steps:

• To candy the walnuts:
• Toast the nuts in a saute pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon salt. When the nuts start to take on a light golden color, add the rosemary and bloom for 1 more minute. Add the honey to the pan and remove from the heat.
• To roast the Brussels sprouts:
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the Brussels sprouts with the canola oil, 1 teaspoon salt and pinch freshly ground black pepper. Lay out onto a sheet tray and roast for 10 to 12 minutes until they take color, but retain some texture. Remove from oven and set aside.
• To finish the dish:
• Saute the Granny Smith apple pieces in 1 tablespoon butter until they just take on color, about 2 minutes. Add the candied walnuts and roasted Brussels sprouts. Toss, and then add the juice of 1 lemon and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHOCOLATE PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and toss with the oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Stir in the port, vinegar and thyme and boil until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the chocolate and honey and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl and drizzle with the sauce.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CANDIED WALNUTS AND GREEN APPLE

Steps:

• To candy the walnuts:.
• Toast the nuts in a saute pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon salt. When the nuts start to take on a light golden color, add the rosemary and saute for 1 more minute. Add the honey to the pan and remove from the heat.
• To roast the Brussels sprouts:.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the Brussels sprouts with the canola oil, 1 teaspoon salt and pinch freshly ground black pepper. Lay out onto a sheet tray and roast for 10 to 12 minutes until they take color, but retain some texture. Remove from oven and set aside.
• To finish the dish:.
• Saute the Granny Smith apple pieces in 1 tablespoon butter until they just take on color, about 2 minutes. Add the candied walnuts and roasted Brussels sprouts. Toss, and then add the juice of 1 lemon and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

BALSAMIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH FETA CHEESE AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Combine Brussels sprouts, red onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Drizzle balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup over the sprouts mixture and toss to coat. Season vegetables with salt and pepper; pour onto a baking sheet.
• Roast vegetable mixture in preheated oven until the sprouts are tender and the sauce thickened, about 40 minutes.
• Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large serving bowl; add walnuts, cranberries, and feta cheese and stir to mix.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Candy the walnuts:.
• Toast the walnuts in an iron pan, add the honey and mix until sticky. Turn off the heat, and mix in the flax seeds. Set candied walnuts aside to cool.
• Make the brussel sprouts:.
• Put oil in a large, flat-bottom pan. When the oil is hot, put the onions in and cook them until they're soft.
• Add the brussel sprouts, and toss. Add the paprika, Mexican chocolate, toss and put the lid on. Add a little water (1/2 cup) if brussel sprouts aren't making enough steam. Salt to taste.
• Toss walnuts with brussel sprouts.