Ingredients:
Umami Pumpkin Seeds
2 teaspoonsnutritional yeast
2 teaspoonsmaple syrup
2 teaspoonstamari or low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoongarlic powder
1/4 teaspoonbalsamic vinegar (optional)
1/3 cupraw pumpkin seeds
Dressing
2 tablespoonsplus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 small garlic cloves, grated
2 teaspoonsDijon mustard
2 teaspoonsmaple syrup
2 cupsextra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/4 teaspoonsea salt
1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Salad
2 poundsBrussels sprouts, trimmed
3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, halved through the root end and thinly sliced
2 teaspoonstamari
1/3 cuppomegranate seeds
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the nutritional yeast, maple syrup, tamari, garlic powder, and balsamic vinegar (if using). Set aside.
Line a sheet pan or a plate with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place the pumpkin seeds in a cold, large cast-iron skillet (or another heavy-bottom pan) in a single layer. Cook on medium heat, tossing occasionally using a wooden spoon, until golden and fragrant, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Once the seeds are toasted, immediately pour the nutritional yeast mixture into the skillet, stir, and cook for an additional minute, continuing to stir to prevent from burning.
Transfer to the prepared parchment-lined sheet pan or plate in a single layer and let cool completely.
Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool. Give it a quick rinse and wipe it dry
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Cut half (about 1 pound) of the Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise.
Heat the olive oil in the reserved skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Arrange the halved Brussels sprouts facing cut side down and sprinkle in the sliced shallots.
Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts have caramelized and cooked through. Toss together the Brussels sprouts along with the shallots and cook for an additional minute.
Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of tamari, stir to coat, remove from the pan and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Thinly shave the remaining pound of Brussels sprouts using a mandoline, the slicing disk of a food processor, or by hand with a knife. Transfer to the mixing bowl with the caramelized Brussels sprouts along with the prepared dressing and the pomegranate seeds. Toss to coat everything in the dressing. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve and eat cold or at room temperature, topped with the umami pumpkin seeds.