Instructions

1. Remove brussels sprouts from fridge. Wash, dry, cover and set aside outside the fridge well in advance of cooking. Brussels sprouts should be room temperature when fried.
2. Toast or grill bread.
3. Spread a layer of whole grain Dijon mustard over toast, then add avocado, salt and pepper.
4. In a medium saucepan, heat frying oil until hot but not smoking.
5. Add a small handful of brussels sprouts to the oil and fry until the edges of the leaves are golden brown.
6. Remove the brussels sprouts from the oil and sit on paper towels while the frying oil comes back to temperature.
7. Add the brussels sprouts back into the oil for a second time and fry until completely golden brown.
8. Remove brussels sprouts from oil and salt immediately.
9. Add fried brussels sprouts to avocado toast and a squeeze of lemon.