Brussels Sprout Spaghetti

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 2 teaspoons capers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, cover, and steam until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the hot water.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in lemon juice; add tahini paste. Stir in reserved hot water until mixture is the consistency of sauce.
  4. Stir Brussels sprouts, spaghetti, and capers into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

348 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 29.6g 38% DV
Carbs 19.8g 7% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10478.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 298mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 14.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 17.3mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 48.3mg 4% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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