While simple roasted Brussels sprouts with olive oil and salt are delicious on their own, the addition of maple and toasted walnuts really turns up the flavor.
Both my husband and I proclaimed "not to like" brussels sprouts. That was only until I was determined not to miss out of it's great health benefits. My mission was finding a way of making this nutritious vegetable even more enjoyable. The results were amazing! Nowadays, we don't just like brussels sprouts, we LOVE brussels sprouts and actually look forward to eating them.
Brussels sprouts offer many nutrients which are linked to significant health benefits. They are high in fiber and rich in antioxidants. Brussels sprouts are also a good source of Vitamin K which may help with bone growth and protect against bone loss. They provide a good percentage of your daily Vitamin C intake. The nutrients in brussels sprouts may help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and protect against cancer.
Even if you don't like brussels sprouts, it is worth giving this recipe a try ;)
Ingredients: 6
Total Time: 55 Minutes
Prep: 10 Minutes
Cook: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 Pound of Brussels Sprouts
3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup
1/4 Teaspoon of Black Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon of Pink Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Walnuts (coarsely chopped)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Trim the stems of the brussel sprouts and cut the sprouts in half. Remove any dry or wilted leaves. 3. In a large bowl, add the brussel sprouts, oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until all the brussels sprouts are fully coated with oil.
4. Spread the sprouts onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. Then flip the sprouts over to even the browning.
6. Roast the sprouts for 10 minutes.
7. Add the walnuts, drizzle the maple syrup over the sprouts and stir to coat.
8. Roast for another 5-10 minutes or until fork tender.
Enjoy!
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