Fried Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Shallots, Honey and Balsamic

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats.

Brussels sprouts · Balsamic · American

Deep-fried Brussels sprouts and shallots tossed in a sweet honey and balsamic dressing with fresh parsley, for a crisp, punchy side.

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
DifficultyMedium
Per serving179 kcal
PremiumSource of proteinLow saturated fatHigh fibreGluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarian
ServingsMakes 8
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 3.1 g protein per 100 kcal, about 12% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)
  • Low saturated fat: 0.5 g saturated fat per 100 g, 3.5% of energy (limits ≤ 1.5 g and ≤ 10%)
  • High fibre: 3.5 g fibre per 100 kcal (needs ≥ 3 g)

Per 100 g of the finished dish, worked out from the nutrition per serving and the lowest likely cooked weight (about 142 g a serving), so the true values are, if anything, lower. Thresholds from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

6.5 g per serving

13 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 26 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • wok or large deep casserole
  • deep-fry thermometer
  • spider or slotted spoon
  • tray lined with kitchen paper
  • large bowl

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy179 kcal
Protein5.5 g
Carbohydrate22.9 g
of which sugars11.3 g
of which free sugars6.5 g
Fat9.2 g
of which saturates0.7 g
Fibre6.3 g
Salt0.65 g

Protein per 100 kcal

3.1 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values