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Brussels sprouts can be a bit of a difficult sell. Many people think they are bitter so cooks often pair them with bacon or ham to make them more palatable. However, when serving people who don’t eat pork, including bacon isn’t an option. Adding fresh lemon juice and toasted almond slivers is a delicious meat-free way to dress up sprouts.

Toasting Slivered Almonds

Toasting nuts brings out their flavour and gives them a beautiful golden hue. Slivered almonds can be found in the baking section of most supermarkets (they are different from sliced almonds and bear a resemblance to pine nuts). To toast almond slivers, heat a dry skillet (i.e. don’t add any oil) on medium heat. Add the almonds and toast them until golden brown, stirring occasionally so all sides will brown evenly. Watch them very carefully – they can burn in an instant.

Shredding the Sprouts

The easiest way to shred the sprouts is with the slicer attachment of a food processor. However, a mandolin slicer will also work well but use extreme caution to avoid cuts. A sharp knife can also be used but will take some time: Cut a small sliver off the bottom of each sprout so it will lie flat on the cutting board. Slice each sprout into thin slivers, about 1/4” thick.

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