Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
Description
This recipe begins by halving Brussels sprouts and tossing them with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting at 375°F. The initial 20-minute roast softens and crisps the sprouts' edges. Adding dried cranberries partway through the final 10 minutes warms and slightly softens them, balancing the savory, caramelized sprouts with bursts of fruity sweetness.
The simplicity in seasoning lets the texture contrast between tender interior and crispy exteriors shine, with cranberries providing a pleasant chewy texture and accent of tartness. Monitoring roasting times is recommended as oven differences and sprout size affect doneness.
This dish works well as a flavorful side for fall and winter meals where savory and sweet components complement roasted meats or grain dishes.
Optional tips include soaking cranberries to soften them and achieve varied sweetness, or preheating the baking sheet to help sprouts develop a crispier crust by contact heat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups brussels sprout halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Heat up the oven at 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place the brussels sprouts on the baking sheet and season with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook them for about 20 minutes, then mix in the cranberries, and then cook for another 10 minutes or until they’re tender.
Notes
- Roasting time varies by sprout size and oven; check tenderness toward end of cooking.
- Preheating the baking sheet can improve caramelization and crispness of sprouts.
- Avoid overcrowding the tray to prevent steaming and ensure sprouts roast evenly and become crispy.
- Soaking cranberries in hot water or juice makes them plumper and mildly sweeter before adding to the roasting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 498IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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