Creamy Tahini Brussels
Sprouts Bake

This rich, Middle Eastern-inspired bake is a reimagining of holiday vegetable sides. Za’atar is a spice blend that includes sesame seeds, dried sumac and its namesake herb, which tastes like a cross between thyme and oregano. It has a toasty, slightly tart flavor that is delicious with earthy brussels sprouts and it is available at Walmart and other large grocery stores.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2½ pounds brussels sprouts, halved, or quartered if very large
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
  • ½ cup well-stirred tahini
  • 2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons za’atar
  • ½-¾ heaping cup pita chips
  • ½ cup packaged fried onions
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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large (at least 12-inch) skillet over high heat. Add the brussels sprouts and the salt to the pan–the sprouts will be crowded, but that’s ok. Spread them out in an even layer in the pan and let them cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Stir and toss and then sear undisturbed for 2 more minutes. Repeat once more. The sprouts should be turning bright green and many should be deeply seared in spots.
  2. In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, tahini, Swanson® Chicken Broth, lemon juice and za’atar. Don’t worry if it looks curdled, it will smooth out. Pour the mixture into the sprouts and let it come to a simmer. Taste the sauce and add additional salt if you like.
  3. Put the pita chips in a ziptop bag and use a cup or a rolling pin to smash them into coarse crumbs. Scatter the crumbs all over the top of the sprouts, then scatter the fried onions on top as well.
  4. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then turn on the broiler and broil for 2 minutes, until the top is seared in spots.
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If you would like to substitute the tahini or simply make a riff off of this recipe, you may use a nut butter of your choice. Try peanut, cashew, almond, or sunflower seed. To make this a lighter dish, use Campbell's® Healthy Request® Cream of Chicken Soup.

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