Brussels Sprouts With Pickled Shallots and Labneh
Pickled onions and labneh lend brightness to this brussels sprouts dish that’s full of flavors and textures, making it a show-stopping addition to the Thanksgiving table. (But why limit yourself there?) This recipe calls for date syrup, available at Middle Eastern grocery stores or online, or pekmez, a type of molasses made from grapes (and sometimes other fruit) used in Turkish cooking. If you can’t find either, use the same amount of maple syrup or honey. Some of the fruity and woody flavors will be missing, but these substitutes will provide much-needed sweetness to the rest of the dish.
- Total:
- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ¼cup apple cider vinegar
- 1teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½teaspoon black pepper
- ½teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1large shallot, peeled and sliced into rings
- 1pound brussels sprouts
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
- Fine sea salt
- 1teaspoon black pepper
- 1cup labneh
- 1garlic clove, peeled and grated
- ½teaspoon black pepper
- Fine sea salt
- 2tablespoons date syrup or pekmez (or even maple syrup or honey), for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Make the pickled shallots: In a small jar or bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar, black pepper and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Add the shallots and cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.Step 2
Prepare the brussels sprouts: Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Trim the brussels sprouts, discarding any stalks or damaged leaves. Halve the sprouts lengthwise, and toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt to taste and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Spread them out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Roast for 22 to 30 minutes, until golden brown, slightly charred in some spots and a little crispy.Step 3
As brussels sprouts cook, prepare the labneh: In a medium bowl, mix the labneh with the garlic and black pepper, then taste and season with salt.Step 4
Spread the labneh on a serving dish or plate, and spoon the sprouts over. Drain and discard the liquid from the pickled shallots, and place them on top of the sprouts. Drizzle with the date syrup and 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil. Serve immediately.