Description
Roasted Pear and Cranberry Brussels Sprouts is a vibrant autumn side dish that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. The caramelized pears and tangy cranberries, combined with the crisp Brussels sprouts, create a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table. Easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, diced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp raw honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup pecans (optional), toasted
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Rinse and pat dry.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, diced pears, cranberries, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- 4. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- 5. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- 6. If using pecans, add them in the last five minutes of roasting.
- 7. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg