Description
A festive side dish featuring roasted Brussels sprouts tossed in a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze, studded with dried cranberries and crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
- While sprouts roast, combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer roasted sprouts to a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, add cranberries and walnuts, and toss to coat. Garnish with thyme if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.