Brussels sprouts and fennel slaw with coconut ‘bacon’
Try Eve Kalinik's take on Brussels sprouts this Christmas

Serves 2
Ingredients:
18-20 Brussels sprouts
½ fennel bulb
Small handful of mint leaves shredded
FOR THE COCONUT ‘BACON’
1 cup coconut chips
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
6 tbsp coconut aminos (or use 4 tbsp tamari sauce instead)
Couple pinches of Himalayan or sea salt
FOR THE AVO MAYO
½ avocado
¼ cup sunflower seeds
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp yellow mustard powder
¾ cup water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch Himalayan or sea salt
Method:
1. Finely slice the sprouts and fennel and put into a bowl with the mint. Coat the coconut chips in the paprika, cumin, coconut aminos, salt and bake in the oven at 150°C for 15-20 minutes, checking regularly.
2. Meanwhile, blend all the avo mayo ingredients in a high-speed blender. Add around 4-6 tbsp of this to the sprouts bowl and coat thoroughly. Top with the coconut ‘bacon’.
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Photograph: Eve Kalinik