Description
This flavorful stir-fry combines Brussels sprouts with sausage in a savory sauce enhanced by aromatic five-spice powder. It’s a quick and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 lb sausage, sliced (Italian, chicken, or pork)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Slice the sausage, bell pepper, and onion. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- Cook Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown. Add the red bell pepper and onion. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the five-spice powder and cook for another 1 minute.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked sausage to the pan. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce. Stir well to coat the vegetables and sausage evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Add Finishing Touches: Drizzle the sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss to combine. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- Adjust Spice: If you prefer a milder or spicier dish, adjust the amount of five-spice powder or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitutions: You can use other vegetables or different types of sausage based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg