Chocolate Brussels Sprouts: Gluten-Free and Vegan

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This twist on Brussels sprouts will have your taste buds screamin'.

Serve it up to your gluten-free friends and those weird peeps that don't like veggies. After all, they have chocolate in them.

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What You Need

12 Brussels sprouts

6 Cipollini onions

1 cup green tea, brewed

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1 cup macadamia nuts, ground

1 teaspoon anise seeds

2 tablespoons raw cacao

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

How to Make It

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse Brussels sprouts and soak in a large bowl of water for 10 minutes. Drain water, add onions, green tea, balsamic vinegar and olive oil to the bowl. Gently toss to combine. Add remaining ingredients; continue to toss until sprouts are fully coated.

Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven; serve warm. Enjoy atop a salad, quinoa, rice or enjoyed alone as a snack served with toothpicks to dip into hummus.

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