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Sautéed Brussel Sprouts Salad with Mustard Sauce (Vegan)

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Creamy Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad! A sautéed Brussel Sprouts dish tossed in a vegan creamy cashew mustard sauce. Quick to make, packed with fiber, healthy fats, and nourishment! A healthy paleo side dish to add to your table.

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Oh hey there veggies and all things to make a SUPERFOOD! You are needed today. You are wanted. Actually, after a whole lotta crustless pie and this creamy sauteed brussel sprouts salad sounds like the perfect way to round out the week, don’t you think? Plus have I mentioned that creamy sauces make me swoon? You think I’m kidding. But ya’ll, this one is extra creamy because of CASHEWS!

I digress… focus Lindsay. Focus.

But before I dive into this Brussel Sprouts dish, here’s a little secret …err confession. I have been sick for the past month. Like … the crud that never ends. Lingering. And yes, I haven’t been to the doctor. Gasp, I know! I’m so old school. But you see, I am re-sharing (and upgrading) this Creamy Mustard Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Salad today in hopes that it will cure me.  Oh, and the fact that it’s a great side salad/dish for Thanksgiving and all the Holidays coming up. Convenient? I think not.

Think of this dish as flavor fav fall salad  meets a hot superfood salad and then they made out together in a vegan cashew cream mustard sauce pool! Sorry, did I just totally ruin the moment for you?

Okay, so where was I? Ahh yes, trying to be professional and talk health perks.

In all seriousness, this creamy mustard brussels sprout dish, is hearty yet healthy. And yes, I am talking about a vegetarian side dish.  It’s Paleo and Vegan friendly and such a POWERHOUSE veggie dish. Especially for those who are needing to reboot their immune system (like in my case) with an extra dose of antioxidants Vitamin K.

Creamy Mustard sauteed Brussel Sprouts Salad! A Brussel Sprouts superfood salad tossed in a vegan creamy mustard sauce. An easy to make paleo side dish!

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Have I lost you yet? Don’t worry, you’ll like, actually LOVE, these nerdy nutrition facts. So pay attention, so you can impress all your guests at your Holiday table.

Creamy Mustard Sauteed Brussel Sprouts Salad –  Nutrition facts!

  • Brussel Sprouts contain over 25o% of Vitamin K1. Vitamin K is crucial for bone health, reducing inflammation in the body, and preventing blood clots.
  • Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin, which is why pairing these these sauteed Brussel sprouts in a mustardy cashew cream sauce is key for absorption! You need the healthy fats to absorb more nutrients.
  • Vitamin K is produced in the bacteria of your gut (source), so it’s important to make sure your GUT is healthy and rich in helpful bacteria. Antibiotics, leaky gut, Celiac disease, and food allergies can all inhibit proper Vitamin K absorption.
  • That being said, how do Brussel Sprouts play a role in gut health? Well, they contain Glucosinolates. Glucosinolates help protect the lining of the digestive tract and stomach. In doing so, they can help  prevent certain digestion issues, disorders, etc. Which leads me back to that whole HEALTHY GUT thing and Vitamin K. Good bacteria, Good gut health, good absorption of Vitamin K.

Does that make sense? Okay, let me give an example. Me. I just had the flu. My body still has a bit of inflammation low white blood cells.  Where should I put the recovery focus on?  Well, for one, the focus is on strengthening the gut lining and stomach (with prebiotic and probiotics), reducing inflammation with an anti-inflammatory diet, and combating oxidative stress with foods rich in anti-oxidants. And rest… duh (easier said than done).

You see where I am going with this right? The power of FOOD is pretty awesome! A simple sauteed Brussels Sprouts dish can become a SUPERFOOD dish with just a simple pairing (healthy FATABULOUS creamy mustard cashew sauce). Together, they make a vessel for healing your body. Ya’ll, this is one reason I became a Nutrition Specialist, besides being able to bio hack my own health. Haha. It’s so that we can educate each other on the power of real food.

Okay let’s get to the hot and saucy mustard cashew sauce…

Plain Cashew cream sauce + spicy honey mustard + garlic + veg broth BLENDED = DIVINE

Mix it with your sauteed brussel sprouts and vegetable salad.

Creamy Mustard sauteed Brussel Sprouts Salad! A Brussel Sprouts salad tossed in a vegan creamy mustard cashew sauce. It's an easy to make holiday side dish! #paleo #vegan #salad #holidays

 

Garnish and ENJOY!

Gah, so good! So GOOD for you. 

NOTE –> Don’t worry, if you don’t have cashew cream sauce, you can use a plain hummus or avocado or plain yogurt. Either way, both make for a creamy sauce is similar to a creamy potato salad. 

 

 

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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Mustard Sauce

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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Description

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Mustard Sauce (Vegan, Paleo)

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Ingredients

For the Cashew Cream Mustard Sauce:

  • 2/3 cup to 3/4 cup of the my Plain Cashew Cream Sauce* (no add-ins) plus Add in ingredients below note *you will need 1 1/4 raw cashews and 1/4 cup vegetable broth in place of coconut milk for thinner sauce option

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup spicy or honey mustard (gluten free)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced.
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • sea salt/pepper to taste

See notes for QUICK version if you don’t want to use the cashew cream.

For the sautéed brussel sprouts

  • 4–5 cups Brussels Sprouts (chopped in half)
  • 1 shallot (sliced) or 1/3 c red onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp balsamic Vinegar
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Optional cranberries and fresh herbs to garnish

Instructions

For the Creamy Mustard Cashew Cream Sauce

  1. You will need to soak your cashews for at least 2 hrs or up to 24hrs in the purified water. Once you soaked your cashew, make the plain cashew cream sauce, with the following blended in: Garlic, mustard powder, olive oil, onion powder, salt/pepper, and 1/4 cup broth to thin it out. (If you don’t have time to soak cashews, there is also a quick 10 minute version of this sauce in the notes.)
  2. Blend until creamy. Feel free to thin it out with more water or broth to get the consistency you like.
  3. Pour sauce into a bowl and set aside.

SEE NOTES FOR A READY TO USE SAUCE ALTERNATIVE.

To make the sauteed brussel sprouts salad

  1. Next, wash and cut your brussel sprouts and onion. Remove stems from Brussels Sprouts.
  2. Add 1 tbsp olive to a skillet or fry pan. Heat on medium heat then add in your Brussels Sprouts and onion. Sauté on medium to medium high for 7-10 minutes or until Brussels Sprouts start to get tender and crispy brown on edges. Add in your balsamic vinegar during the last few minutes of sautéing to brown edges.
  3. Next add add in about 2/3 c to 3/4 cup of your creamy mustard sauce. (Save the extra sauce for another dish or freeze for later).
  4. Mix all together, then add 1/4 tsp pepper and sea salt. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat until everything is mixed, creamy, and, cooked.
  5. Remove from heat. Plate or serve in a bowl. Garnish with red pepper flakes and/or cranberries and fresh herbs.
  6. Serve or store in fridge covered for later. Great hot or cold!

Notes

  • If you are not up for making the cashew cream sauce or are short on time, you can use plain hummus, avocado, or a creamy plain yogurt dressing (although not paleo or vegan) and blend with the mustard and garlic and spices! Easy!

  • Category: side
  • Method: stove
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: brussel sprouts, sautee, salad, brussels sprouts, vegan side dish, paleo, dairy free, healthy

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The fact that I have included health perks, gut talk, sauteed brussel sprouts and cashew cream mustard sauce making out all in one post just verifies the fact that I am one crazy Cotter. You’re welcome! Happy Almost Holiday!

Brussel Sprouts.. your go to recipe… share it! Please?

 

Cheers!

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Photo of Lindsay Cotter of Cotter CrunchHi, I’m Lindsay!  Gluten Free Nutrition Specialist, food photographer and author of Nourishing Superfood Bowls, and meal plan guru! I’d love to know you more! Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and drop a comment below.

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  9. Emily says

    August 27, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Ooh, this would be the best way to have some Brussel Sprouts. I love them when they are roasted, and I bet this sauce amps up the flavor by leaps and bounds. I love that you made a whole months worth of recipes; you are a really hard worker Lindsay. Thanks for inspiring me to continue to work hard and create. 🙂

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  12. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    August 27, 2016 at 2:07 PM

    And you seriously out did yourself on this recipe Lindsay!! I’m swooning. Picking up all the ingredients today at the store. Can’t wait to make this. And Dave can’t have Brussels or cashews (it’s a food sensitivity, not a taste thing)so this is all for me!!!!

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  14. Cassie says

    August 28, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    Brussel sprouts are one of my favorite, favorite vegetables! Pretty sad that they’re a bit underrated! I had to Pin this recipe because it looks so so delicious. Veggies are my fave, hey!

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  16. jill conyers says

    August 30, 2016 at 4:56 AM

    The good news. I’m teaching yoga. The bad news. I’m behind on reading my favorite blogs and I might have missed this yumminess. I’m the only one in our family that eats Brussel Sprouts. With this recipe I might be able to convince the family to try them.

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  18. Danielle @ Addicted To YUM says

    September 11, 2016 at 5:28 AM

    I want to make these ASAP!!
    I only recently started to like brussel sprouts, and this recipe is like the mother ship calling me home!
    Okay, that was a tad dramatic – but I literally can’t wait to try this!
    I love the idea of pairing them with the cashew and mustard sauce 🙂
    DELISH!!

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  19. Isabelle says

    September 18, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    This looks amazing! Just wondering about what the problem is with hummus? I’m sensitive to Cashews. Could I try with almonds? Thanks!

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  20. Britni says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:11 PM

    My partner is supposed to avoid cashews as part of a cancer fighting diet but this recipe sounds like something we would enjoy.. Do you think there is a sub for cashew that would do the same thing?

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  26. Sue Gasper says

    November 8, 2018 at 7:09 PM

    Do you think you could use cashew butter thinned with a little cashew milk? It sounds wonderful but would like to use what I have on hand.

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  29. Cassie Thuvan Tran says

    November 11, 2018 at 12:54 AM

    No one EVER has to tell me to eat Brussels sprouts twice! Roasted or sauteed Brussels sprouts are my favorites–raw…not so much. This mustard Brussels sprouts salad looks wondrous! I normally wouldn’t like mustard sauce, but this looks like such a winner that I’d have to try it!

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  30. Jennifer Blake says

    November 12, 2018 at 1:56 PM

    I’ve been looking for a ‘kicked up’ brussels sprouts recipe. I love the oven roasted recipe I have but just looking for something different and this came at the perfect time… it may even be my greens for Thanksgiving!

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  31. Erika Roloff says

    December 29, 2018 at 8:30 PM

    I made this recipe as a side dish for a vegan Christmas meal. It was so great! My husband isn’t the biggest fan of balsamic vinegar, so I skipped it, but it was the favorite dish of the meal. We made a second batch right away with the leftover cashew sauce. Thanks for the recipe!

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  32. Tara says

    January 27, 2019 at 8:29 PM

    This turned out absolutely amazing! I know what I’m taking to non-vegan family Thanksgiving next year! Since I used regular whole grain mustard, I added a tsp. of coconut sugar. Perfect! Thanks so much!!!

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