Cranberry Walnut Brussels Sprouts Recipes

OVEN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON, CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF.
• Clean and trim Brussels sprouts and cut them in half.
• Add Brussels sprouts to a cooking tray and drizzle extra virgin olive on top. Season with salt and pepper and toss using your fingers to coat evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until Brussels sprouts are tender.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon strip until just short of crispy and transfer to a plate covered with paper towel. Keep the bacon oil!
• Add walnuts to the bacon oil and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until walnuts are golden brown. Add walnuts to the plate next to the bacon.
• Chop bacon into bite size pieces and toss in a bowl together with walnuts, dried cranberries and Brussels sprouts (and maple syrup). Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Place Brussels sprouts in pan, cut side down; cook 4-5 minutes or until bottoms are browned., Add cranberries and water; cook, covered, until Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in walnuts; cook and stir until water is evaporated. Stir in vinegar.

MAPLE-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine Brussels sprouts and apple in a large bowl. Whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and pour over Brussels sprouts-apple mixture. Toss until well combined and distribute in one layer on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven until Brussels sprouts are tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes, turning them after about 6 minutes. Toss with cranberries and walnuts.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON, PECANS, AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Slice all Brussels sprouts in half.
• In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and toss to combine.
• Place Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, cut side down.
• Roast in the oven at 400 F for about 25 minutes. During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, turn them over for even browning, the cut sides should be partially charred but not blackened.
• Line the separate baking sheet with foil. Add the bacon slices in one layer. Bake in the preheated oven at 400 F for about 20 minutes or until the bacon is done. You can do it at the same time as roasting the Brussels sprouts.
• Drain bacon of fat and slice the bacon into small bites.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add pecans in one layer.
• Toast the pecans for about 5 minutes (maybe a bit longer) in the preheated oven at 350 F until they get darker in color.
• For best results, briefly soak the dried cranberries in hot water. Bring a small pot of water to boil.
• Add dried cranberries to a medium bowl. Pour hot water over the cranberries and soak them for about 10 minutes. Drain.
• In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, warm chopped cooked bacon, toasted pecans, and soaked dried cranberries. Toss everything together. The olive oil from Brussels sprouts and fats from bacon should be enough to coat the ingredients. If desired, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to mix with the salad (optional).