Irresistible Pomegranate Brussels Sprouts for Holiday Cheer
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Irresistible Pomegranate Brussels Sprouts for Holiday Cheer
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound Brussels Sprouts (Fresh, trimmed, and halved)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For roasting)
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
- 1 cup Crumbled Feta (Can substitute with goat cheese)
- 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds (Fresh and colorful)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Toasted Hazelnuts (Can substitute with walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup Pomegranate Juice (Homemade delivers the best flavor)
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar (Can use red wine vinegar as an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (Honey makes for a great substitute)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts, slice them in half, and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the seasoned Brussels sprouts cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- While roasting, combine pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup in a saucepan, bring to boil, then simmer until reduced by half.
- Transfer roasted Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl and top with feta, hazelnuts, and pomegranate seeds.
- Drizzle the pomegranate glaze over the dish before serving and enjoy warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg