House Favorite Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These House Favorite Brussels Sprouts are the best side veg and are speckled with bright bursts of cranberries and nutty walnuts. The perfect addition to any meal!
Ingredients For These Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This is an SOS series recipe – as in, an excellent back pocket choice for when you just need to get something on the table quickly – so here’s our super short and sweet ingredient list:
- brussels sprouts
- walnuts
- dried cranberries
- maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
And, of course, your standards: olive oil, salt, and pepper.
How To Make Brussels Sprouts That Actually Taste Good
Here we go!
- Prep your brussels sprouts. Cut off the base of the brussel sprout, remove the outer leaves, and cut it in half vertically. Turn on some music or a good show and go to town.
- Then, the brussels get tossed in olive oil and roast in the oven, cut side down, until they are nice and crispy.
- The walnuts get added for the last minute for a little toasting.
- The cranberries join the cool-down party.
- And finally, the sauce gets added directly to the pan. And by sauce, I mean an eyeballed little squirt of Dijon mustard and a solid drizzle of maple syrup (if you like things tangy, maybe a little balsamic vinegar too?). Get a little more olive oil, salt, and pepper up in there, maybe some red pepper flakes if you like things spicy, and ohhhkay yes.
That was easy. We are in business.
What To Serve with Brussels Sprouts
The brussels in and of themselves aren’t a meal (although, with the cranberries and walnuts in there…maybe they are?), but here are some ideas for what to serve them with – SOS STYLE.
- BACON. Yes. Crumbled it on top and find joy.
- Good ol’ spaghetti
- All your other favorite Thanksgiving sides if it’s that time of year
- Chicken (for ultra ease, buy the chicken breasts that are pre-seasoned and just throw them in a skillet)
- Easy pasta, such as this yummy vegan one
- Baked salmon (or however you like to cook your salmon!)
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese or this vegan mac and cheese (homemade cheese powder!)
- If you have some time, some delicious parmesan risotto would be delightful with these!
The flavors of this recipe can go so many directions with whatever it is you’re eating. And I’m sure you can think of 100 or more fancier ideas to round out the table if you’re going for a more impressive-dinner-party situation, so don’t let me hold you back.
But for basic nights at home, when you want to really, truly, actually look forward to eating your vegetables, these basic, versatile, saucy, crispy sprouts are where it’s at.
I’m telling you – HOUSE FAVORITE.
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