Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Dressing

This shredded Brussels sprouts turns into a refreshing salad smothered in a tahini vinaigrette with ginger, orange, and miso. So many flavors!

What do you think of Brussels sprouts? This vegetable has been making a serious comeback lately, going from being despised to being totally sexy! Growing up, I remember Brussels sprouts being on my father’s short list of terrible vegetables. So I stayed away from them for years. Turns out, Brussels sprouts are surprisingly delicious roasted — they come out with a new nutty flavor. So when Alex and I both learned to love roasted Brussels sprouts (thanks especially to this best Brussels sprouts recipe), we knew it was time to expand: grate them. This shredded Brussels sprouts is so refreshing you have to try it! Read on for the recipe.

Make this recipe for shredded Brussels sprouts

Alex and my discovery of Brussels sprouts happened around the time I was opening up to new vegetables I never thought I would eat – sweet potatoes, tomatoes, squash, mushrooms. All dislikes of my childhood were slowly overcome. If you’re like me, this shaved Brussels sprouts recipe might be over the top. But if it at least piques your curiosity, you won’t be disappointed.

These shaved Brussels sprouts are pretty easy to make—the hardest part is chopping them up. We used our food processor for a quick fix, but you can also chop them up with a knife: see instructions below! They’re sautéed in olive oil for just 1 minute, then squeezed with fresh lemon juice to add shine.

Here we’ve served them with a tahini miso sauce flavored with ginger and orange for a nice tangy and salty counterpoint. To make this shaved Brussels sprouts a meal, we served them over rice with pecans for a little extra protein and crunch. You can easily add cooked beans for an even heartier meal. Or you can serve the shredded Brussels sprouts on their own in a salad with the miso tahini dressing: it’s so good it’s become one of our favorite side dishes!

Related: What is tahini?

How to shave Brussels sprouts

Preparing shredded Brussels sprouts is actually harder than you think! Cut them the wrong way around and the pieces will look wrong. If you have a food processor, you can also cut off the ends and use the food processor’s blade attachment to grate the Brussels sprouts. However, using a knife is just as easy! To get these signature scraps, do the following: Watch the video below!

1. Use your fingers to remove any hard outer layers.
2. Using a large chef’s knife, halve the Brussels sprouts lengthways.
3. Lay cut-side down and scrape thinly across to create shreds.
4. Separate the scraps with your fingers. Discard the root.

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This recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free and naturally sweetened.