Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Tahini and Thyme Dressing

Ingredients

5 cups brussel sprouts (sprinkled with fresh lemon juice at least 5 minutes before cooking)

Olive oil

Raw pumpkin seeds

Dressing

3/4 c tahini

1/4 c olive oil

8 sprigs fresh Thyme (or 2 tbsp)

1/4 fresh lemon

pinch of Celtic sea salt

Directions

·       Preheat oven to 300

·       Brush brussel sprouts lightly with olive oil and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.

·       While sprouts are roasting, place olive oil, tahini, thyme, lemon and sea salt in food processor or blender (in that order)

·       Blend on high for 3 minutes or until mixture is smooth and creamy.

·       Dressing should be smooth and creamy but not too thick. Add a little olive oil and continue to blend until creamy.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Tahini and Thyme Dressing

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·       Remove brussel sprouts from oven and place in a large serving dish

·       Pour dressing over sprouts and stir until evenly coated.

·       Sprinkle with raw pumpkin seeds

Devour with pleasurable gratitude!