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    Home » Recipes

    Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Brussels Sprouts

    Published: Nov 7, 2016 · Modified: Jun 30, 2023 by Andrea Howe · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Late last year, after a few months of consistent nose to the grind hardwork and a bit of luck, I found myself enjoying the benefits of earning a paid 3 day vacation to the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, compliments of Beautycounter. Between a few training sessions, we were free to roam and relax, kid-free, for a full 3 days, and were pampered with a spa treatment, dance party and sunbathing. I made some new friends, ate a ton of great food, gleaned some fresh new ideas on how to run my business, and left with a lot of great memories. A year later, I still daydream about that weekend, and one dish in particular stands out, these brussels sprouts.ojai-valley-inn-brussels-sprouts-001Perfectly tender yet still crisp, the saltiness offset of the sprouts and cauliflower, with just a bit of punch from the pickled sweet peppers, it’s the ideal blend of flavors to keep you wanting more, long after they’re gone. I think just about every one of us on that Ojai trip last year ordered a plate of these at lunch each day, and afterwards, the chef was generous enough to gift us with the recipe so that we may make them at home.
    ojai-valley-inn-brussels-sprouts-003 I’d rather dedicate my time to the centerpiece of the meal, the main dish, therefore I tend to favor really simple recipes for cooking up veggies, since I see them for what they are; just a side dish to the main. But these are meaty enough to stand up as a light meal on their own, especially when accompanied with a simple small salad or a baguette and some decent cheese. With that being said, don’t be intimidated by the few extra steps in this recipe, as they are relatively foolproof.ojai-valley-inn-brussels-sprouts-004 And if you’re adverse to deep frying these babies up, you can just as easily roast the sprouts and bacon together, and still have an excellent dish when topped with the pickled peppers and parm. You’ll just be missing some of the crispiness from the fried leaves, but can further compensate by putting them under a broiler for 2-3 minutes after they’re done roasting.

    No matter how you cook them though, I think you’ll be pleased with the results. As always, please let me know if you have any questions and definitely let me know if you try them. Find the printable recipe below.

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    Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Brussels Sprouts

    Tender yet crispy brussels sprouts and bacon are offset by the tang of pickled sweet peppers and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, making this a robust side dish or light dinner.
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Author:Andrea

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups Brussels Sprouts cut in half lengthwise
    • ⅓ cup sweet Italian peppers cut into rings with seeds removed
    • 2 cups rice wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon pickling spice
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1-2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
    • 1 strip chopped raw bacon
    • ⅓ cup chopped cauliflower
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    Instructions

    • Heat a deep pot of oil to 350F. I used peanut oil because of its high smoke point and relative affordability. If you want to roast instead, heat your oven to 400F
    • Place the pickling spice into a sauce pot with the rice wine vinegar and bring to boil
    • Once boiling, strain the liquid over the sliced peppers and set aside to marinate
    • When the oil is heated, carefully add the sprouts, bacon and cauliflower and cook until crispy
    • Alternately, if roasting, place the sprouts, bacon and cauliflower on a roasting pan and toss in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, roast for 20-25 mins
    • Remove the fried/roasted items and place them on a paper lined plate
    • Season with salt and pepper, then move to a serving platter
    • Remove peppers from marinade and sprinkle over the sprouts
    • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with parmesan cheese
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    About Andrea Howe

    Andrea Howe is a Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC PN-L1) and the founder of Howe We Live. As a seasoned home cook of over 20 years, developing and photographing recipes is her passion. Andrea has spent over 10 years in the health & nutrition industry, writing for various publications including Babble and Disney. Her work has appeared in Real Simple, Taste of Home, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and ABC News.

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