Brussels Sprouts Leaves with Dry-roasted Peanuts

Brussels sprouts are available in supermarkets pretty much year round, but each fall we look forward to seeing entire stalks of the brussels sprouts plant at the farmers’ market.

This recipe treats brussels sprouts as miniature cabbages; instead of being cooked whole, they are trimmed so that they break up into little cups as they cook, and stay bright green. Sesame oil gives the brussels sprouts a nice nutty taste and brings out the flavor of the peanuts.