BRUSSELS SPROUT SKEWERS

SERVES 4 SKEWERS

FOR THE SKEWERS

150g (4oz) brussels sprouts

1 lemon

8 garlic cloves (unpeeled)

12 pitted dates

FOR THE MARINADE

2 tbsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt

EXTRAS

4 handfuls salad greens

4 tbsp. tahini and yogurt sauce

2 tbsp. sesame seeds

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 220kcal
Fat: 11.5g (1.6g S.Fat)
Carbs: 30.1g
Protein: 4.8g
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 339mg

METHOD

Blanch the Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes in salted water. Then rinse with cold water.

Lemon, thinly sliced Thread the brussels sprouts, unpeeled garlic cloves, dates, and lemon slices onto soaked bamboo skewers.

To make the marinade, combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.

Place the skewers in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Sear the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes on each side over direct heat, then finish cooking them over indirect heat with the lid closed for another 10 minutes. Brush the skewers with the remaining marinade on a regular basis.

RECIPE NOTES

Try our brussels sprout skewers with dried apricots or fresh pineapple chunks as well.

BBQ ONION SKEWERS WITH POMEGRANATE GLAZE

SERVES

FOR THE MARINADE

Juice of 2 oranges

1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. (110g) pomegranate molasses

1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. (90ml) olive oil

2 tsp. pink peppercorns

1/2 tsp. salt

FOR THE SKEWERS

4 large onions

EXTRAS

Pomegranate tabbouleh

White bean hummus

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 496kcal
Fat: 27.7g (3.8g S.Fat)
Carbs: 70.5g
Protein: 5.4g
Sugar: 33.7g
Sodium: 650mg

METHOD

In a saucepan, combine all of the marinade ingredients and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat.

Thread the onions onto metal skewers after cutting them into 1 cm thick slices.

Pour the boiling marinade over the skewers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Sear the onion skewers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side over direct heat, then finish cooking them over indirect heat with the lid closed for another 8 to 10 minutes. Baste frequently with the remaining marinade.

Serve alongside the pomegranate tabbouleh and hummus.

RECIPE NOTES

Spanish onions with a mild flavour are ideal for our BBQ onion skewers. Grilled red onions are also delicious.