# @kalejunkie on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CzWnXkWpIcd
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36609708-kalejunkie-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-07T17:34:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nicole Keshishian | KALEJUNKIE® (@kalejunkie) — https://gondola.cc/kalejunkie

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Follow @kalejunkie for Ep. 3! SMASHED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH ROMESCO DIPPING SAUCE for Episode 2 of my Holiday series, and WOWWWWWWW! Last year you guys loved my smashed brussels with lemon-tahini sauce; this year it is all about the most flavorful romesco sauce that will wow you and any crowd. Romesco sauce is a delicious red pepper and tomato based sauce that originated in Spain. It is tangy, smoky and creamy and crave worthy!⁣
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The recipe is here _ and will also be up on the blog tomorrow, so SAVE THIS POST so you don’t miss a thing!⁣
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8 servings⁣
For the brussels sprouts:⁣
2 lbs brussels sprouts, ends trimmed⁣
2 tb extra virgin olive oil⁣
Kosher salt & pepper⁣
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For the romesco sauce:⁣
12 oz jarred roasted red peppers, drained⁣
14 oz canned fire-roasted tomatoes, well drained⁣
1 cup blanched almonds⁣
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil⁣
1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley⁣
3 cloves garlic⁣
1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2 tb)⁣
2 tsp red wine vinegar⁣
1 tsp kosher salt⁣
1 tsp smoked paprika⁣
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes⁣
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Start by preparing the sprouts. Wash the sprouts and cut off the ends. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the sprouts and boil for 15 minutes. Once the sprouts are done, pop them in an ice bath for 5-10 minutes, until they have cooled. Then, drain the water from them and dry as much as possible. Preheat oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread brussels out evenly on the baking sheet. Smash the brussels sprouts about 1/2 inch thick. Brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tray in the oven then bake for 35 minutes, making sure to flip them at the halfway mark. Prepare the romesco sauce. Add all of the ingredients to a blender/food processor, and blend/process everything until mostly smooth, leaving some texture. Remove sprouts from the oven and drizzle sauce on top or serve in a bowl alongside them. Enjoy!⁣
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