BRUSSELS Sprouts featuring Arome'S Black Mission Fig Balsamic Vinegar and EXtra Virgin Olive Oil

By Janice Bell, Arome Kitchen in Hood River, 105 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031

​Simple, elegant, and tender with a bit of crunch. Serve this brussels recipe all at the end of a long winter to keep that craving for greens satisfied in style. Featuring our Black Mission Fig Balsamic and healthful, delicious, seasonally-sourced Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
 
Ingredients:

• 1 lb brussel sprouts, cut into quarters
• 2-3 Tbl extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• ¼ cup goat cheese
• ¼ walnuts, chopped
• ¼ cup black mission fig balsamic

Method:

• Dice onions. Heat oil in pan on medium heat. Cook onion until translucent.
• Cut brussel sprouts in half, then cut each half lengthwise again.
• Add brussel sprouts to the pan, continue cooking until caramelized, about 8 minutes, or until dark golden brown. Add chopped walnuts, salt, and pepper. Pan roast for 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, toss with balsamic vinegar, then add goat cheese. Serve immediately.
• For extra flavor, try tossing in crispy bacon chunks.