Description
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans and Dried Cranberries bring festive holiday magic to your table. Caramelized sprouts mingle with crunchy pecans and sweet-tart cranberries, creating a side dish you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed
- 1 cup pecans
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a robust 400°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for the Brussels sprouts.
- Carefully slice each Brussels sprout in half, exposing the inner layers for caramelization.
- Transfer the halved vegetables into a spacious mixing vessel, drizzling with fragrant olive oil and sprinkling with a pinch of salt.
- Gently massage the ingredients together, ensuring every sprout receives a uniform coating of seasoning.
- Arrange the Brussels sprouts on a rimmed baking sheet, positioning them cut-side downward to maximize crispy edges.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the sprouts to roast for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Midway through cooking, delicately flip the sprouts to promote even browning and develop a rich, golden exterior.
- While the sprouts are roasting, lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet until they release a nutty aroma.
- Once the Brussels sprouts emerge from the oven with crisp, caramelized edges, sprinkle the toasted pecans and dried cranberries over the top.
- Transfer to a serving platter, creating a vibrant and appetizing side dish with contrasting textures and flavors.
Notes
- Slice Brussels sprouts uniformly to guarantee even roasting and caramelization.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure crispy, golden-brown edges instead of steaming the vegetables.
- Toast pecans separately for a few minutes to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent burning during the roasting process.
- Drizzle a touch of balsamic vinegar or honey after roasting to add depth and balance the savory-sweet profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg