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Healthy Asian Brussels Sprouts Without Oil

Published: Mar 16, 2020 · Modified: May 25, 2022· By: Janelle Hama

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These sticky and sweet healthy Asian Brussels sprouts without oil are made with chili, garlic, ginger, and maple syrup sauce on the stovetop. They are huge on flavor and can be enjoyed on their own or make a delicious side.

a white plate with cooked brussels sprouts in sauce
Big flavor sticky and healthy Asian brussels sprouts without oil

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  • 😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • ✔️Ingredients You’ll Need
  • How to Make Asian Brussels Sprouts Without Oil
  • ⭐ Pro Tips 
  • 🍛Garnish Suggestions
  • ❓FAQ
  • 🍚Serving Suggestions
  • 🍲Related Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Community

😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • These can be enjoyed as a side or on their own
  • Quick and easy to make - ready in about 15 minutes, the longest part is preparation
  • Dietary friendly - vegan, gluten-free, corn-free, soy-free* and WFPB no oil, making them low-fat.
  • Easy and accessible ingredients 
  • A great way to get the fussiest eaters to enjoy brussels sprouts, 

✔️Ingredients You’ll Need

brussels sprouts, tomato paste, chilli, garlic, onion, tamari sauce, maple syrup, Chinese cooking wine, corn starch in bowls

Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Brussels sprouts should be fresh and blemish-free. These are best in small-medium sizes cut in half, upon trimming the ends off.

Tamari sauce (gluten-free) has been used however you can use soy sauce, whichever suits your diet.

Maple syrup and paneer sugar are the sweeteners to help make these brussels sprouts sticky. Paneer sugar (pure sugar cane) can be swapped with brown, raw, or coconut sugar. 

Chinese cooking wine gives a depth in flavoring aka Shaoxing (affiliate link) that taste similar to vinegar (not like wine). This can be swapped with rice wine vinegar. 

Tomato paste is used for its complementary taste and to thicken the sauce. If you would prefer more heat/chilliness, use a thick chili paste or Sriracha. 

Fresh red chili is ground up using a pestle and mortar, seeds, and all. I usually do this with the fresh garlic also and a smidge of salt to assist with abrasion.

Fresh ginger is grated finely and added to the sauce. It adds fragrant sweet pepperiness.

Corn starch (corn flour - AU) only a spoon full is needed to thicken the sweet and sticky sauce.

How to Make Asian Brussels Sprouts Without Oil

Step 1 - Mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside. 

Step 2 - In a nonstick pan over high heat, add water and brussels sprouts, cover, and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. The Brussels sprouts will start to pan-sear (browning and softening).

Step 3 - Pour the sauce over the Brussels Sprouts and continuously stir through for approximately 2-3 minutes. Turn heat to medium-high and sprinkle corn starch on top, stir through until the corn starch dissolves. Continually stir until the sauce has become thick and sticky, brussels sprouts should be cooked firm to the bite. Best served immediately.

chopped red chilli and garlic cloves in a black pestle and morta
red sauce in a jug

⭐ Pro Tips 

Always cut the brussels sprouts in half to see if the insides are okay. 

Avoid using larger brussels sprouts as they take longer to cook.

As this is an oil-free recipe, continuously stirring is required along with a nonstick pan to avoid the food burning. 

If you are new to cooking without oil, one of my top tips is to invest in a very good nonstick pan. I love using my Scanpan (affiliate link) - nothing ever sticks!

a white plate of saucy brussels sprouts with sesame seeds sprinkled on top

🍛Garnish Suggestions

Chopped Spring onions, chives, or garlic shoots

Chilli flakes

Sesame seeds, or chopped roasted peanuts

Fresh chopped herbs such as cilantro (coriander - AU)

❓FAQ

How do I store leftover Asian Brussels sprouts?

Once the Asian Brussels sprouts have completely cooled down to room temperature, place them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave as needed.

Can you make Brussels sprouts without oil?

Absolutely! To make Brussels sprouts without oil, for this recipe you will need a good non-stick pan and a spoonful of water to water fry them. They will require constant stirring to avoid them burning. These turn out incredibly delicious and are full of flavor.

🍚Serving Suggestions

I personally love enjoying these with steamed rice, noodles, steamed potatoes, and some tofu.

a plate of reddish brussels sprouts with cutlery on the side

🍲Related Recipes

Looking for more side vegetables? Try roasted okra or beetroot crisps.

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📖 Recipe

Healthy Asian Brussels Sprouts Without Oil

Healthy Asian Brussels Sprouts Without Oil

These sticky and sweet healthy Asian Brussels sprouts without oil are made with chili, garlic, ginger, and maple syrup sauce on the stovetop. They are huge on flavor and can be enjoyed on their own or make a delicious side.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1 tablespoon Corn starch

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Tamari sauce or gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoon Panela sugar brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing) or rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Chilli crushed
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2.5 cm Fresh ginger grated
Metric - US Customary
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Instructions

  • Mix all the sauce ingredient together and set aside. 
    2 tablespoon Tamari sauce, 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1-2 tablespoon Panela sugar, 1 tablespoon Tomato paste, 2 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing), 1 Chilli, 4 cloves Garlic cloves, 2.5 cm Fresh ginger
  • In a non-stick pan over high heat, add water and brussels sprouts, cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. The Brussel sprouts will start to pan-sear (browning and softening).
    500 grams Brussels sprouts
  • Pour the sauce over the Brussels sprouts and continuously stir through for approximately 2-3 minutes. Turn heat to medium-high and sprinkle corn starch on top, stir through until the corn starch dissolves. Continually stir until the sauce has become thick and sticky, brussels sprouts should be cooked firm to the bite. Best served immediately.
    1 tablespoon Corn starch

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Notes

Use a very good non-stick pan when cooking without oil
Always inspect the insides of your Brussels sprouts after halving
Use medium-small-sized Brussels sprouts, cooking time may vary slightly - cook them until they are just done.
 
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Equipment

1 Non stick pan

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 124mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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  1. Pauline

    August 03, 2020 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    I enjoyed the simplicity of this meal, I made it with tofu on the side using the same coating as the brussels sprouts.

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