Video: Brussels Sprouts With Pickled Shallots and Labneh

"Pickled onions and labneh lend brightness to this brussels sprouts dish that's full of flavors and textures, making it a show-stopping addition to the Thanksgiving table. Brussels sprouts with pickled shallots and labneh. I love this recipe because it's minimal work with a big payoff, which means it makes me look smart in the kitchen. The other reason why I love it is because I get to use a lot of ingredients from my pantry, and that's what this recipe relies on."

"You can do a lot of substitutions in this recipe, which is another reason why I think you'll love it. If you don't have shallots to make the pickled shallots, use a small red onion. If you don't have date syrup then you could use honey, maple syrup, anything that's sweet and earthy will work fantastic here. What I'm going to do now is prepare my labneh."

Roasted Brussels sprouts are paired with pickled shallots and garlicky labneh to create a bright, textured side dish featuring sweet, tangy, and creamy contrasts. The preparation emphasizes minimal active work and relies largely on pantry ingredients, allowing flexible substitutions such as red onion for shallots and honey or maple syrup for date syrup. Labneh is prepared with grated garlic, microplaned zest, salt, and pepper to add creamy, savory depth. Simple pickling of shallots adds acidity and color. The dish suits holiday tables and delivers bold flavor with straightforward steps and adaptable components.

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