These pomegranate pecan brussels sprouts are a healthy and colorful side dish with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time.
Brussels sprouts are a fall favorite, and this recipe dresses them up with the addition of sweet pomegranates and pecans.
Brussels sprouts are kind of a polarizing vegetable – you either love them or you hate them. Any many people that hate them have bad memories of eating boiled mushy brussels sprouts when they were growing up. These are not your mother’s brussels sprouts – this version is roasted and then tossed with pecans and pomegranate seeds for a delicious and healthy side dish.
How do you cook brussels sprouts?
This recipe takes about 5 minutes to put together – basically all you have to do is cut the brussels sprouts up and then you’re ready to go! The sprouts go into a hot oven and after they’re tender and caramelized it’s time to add a little butter along with the pomegranate and pecans. The sweetness of the pomegranate and the texture of the crunchy nuts go so well with the flavors of the brussels sprouts.
This is a pretty dish to go on a holiday table or to be simply served alongside roasted chicken on a busy weeknight. No matter how you serve them, these brussels sprouts will definitely make the haters reconsider their stance on these sometimes under-appreciated veggies!
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Pomegranate Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 pound of brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds arils
- 1/3 cup pecan halves or chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the brussels sprouts on the pan in a single layer. Drizzle the olive oil over the brussels sprouts and season them generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until brussels sprouts are tender and beginning to caramelize.
- Add the butter onto the hot pan and stir the brussels sprouts around until they're coated in the butter. Transfer to a serving platter and top with pecans and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
Pia says
My husband and I love this recipe and I make it as a sidedish at Christmas every year!
Jacque Hooper says
What a great side dish for Thanksgiving! Love the mixture of Brussel sprouts and pomegranate seeds! Perfect balance of flavor; delish!
Kevin says
Generally, I’m not a big brussels sprouts fan, but I made this and they were really good. The sweetness and the tartness of the pomegranate really worked.
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Oh my goodness. EVERYTHING about these brussels sprouts is making me so happy, and I absolutely 100% need to give these a try soon because I am a sucker for anything involving brussels sprouts!
heather @french press says
I am firmly in the LOVE brussels sprouts category, but the rest of my family is not. this dish is so pretty, they may have to change their minds
Florian @ContetednessCooking says
Pomegranate and Pecans are so good! Love this combination! Looks so festive and delicious.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Now if this isn’t a festive side dish – I don’t know what is! Delicious AND beautiful!
Marye says
This looks absolutely amazing! I want to try it!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Sara, these look like some of the best brussel sprouts EVER!! Can’t wait to try them!
Ali @ Home & Plate says
We are a family that loves them and hates them. My sister in particular can’t eat enough. I think this recipe is so pretty and I’m sure she’s going to want this recipe. Pinning for later. Looks delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
This is how to get the veggies to shine on the dinner table! Yum!