Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts, Blue Cheese & Cranberries

AuthorMarla Meridith
DifficultyBeginner

Looking for an AWESOME Thanksgiving side dish? Do you love roasted brussels sprouts?

Perfect ~ then this Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts, Blue Cheese & Cranberries recipe is for you!

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1 1/2 pounds Brussels Sprouts, rinse & pat dry
 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
 Garlic Salt
 Black Pepper
 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries
 1/3 cup crumbled Blue Cheese or Feta Cheese
 1/2 cup chopped, Toasted Walnuts
 Fresh Cranberries for garnish
1

Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F with the rack in the middle. Cut brussels sprouts in quarters, trimming off tough white tough end. Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil, maple syrup, garlic salt & pepper. Line a rimmed baking sheet with Silpat or tin foil. Roast for about 20-25 minutes until brussels sprouts are cooked through and caramelized. Flip sprouts with tongs once during roasting time.

2

While the brussels sprouts are cooking heat walnuts in a skillet on medium heat for about 10 minutes until they are golden brown & fragrant. Mix frequently so they don't burn.

3

Remove brussels sprouts from the oven. Let them cool a bit. Transfer to a bowl and toss with walnuts, blue cheese and dried cranberries. Season to to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Top with fresh cranberry garnish.

Ingredients

 1 1/2 pounds Brussels Sprouts, rinse & pat dry
 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
 Garlic Salt
 Black Pepper
 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries
 1/3 cup crumbled Blue Cheese or Feta Cheese
 1/2 cup chopped, Toasted Walnuts
 Fresh Cranberries for garnish

Directions

1

Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F with the rack in the middle. Cut brussels sprouts in quarters, trimming off tough white tough end. Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil, maple syrup, garlic salt & pepper. Line a rimmed baking sheet with Silpat or tin foil. Roast for about 20-25 minutes until brussels sprouts are cooked through and caramelized. Flip sprouts with tongs once during roasting time.

2

While the brussels sprouts are cooking heat walnuts in a skillet on medium heat for about 10 minutes until they are golden brown & fragrant. Mix frequently so they don't burn.

3

Remove brussels sprouts from the oven. Let them cool a bit. Transfer to a bowl and toss with walnuts, blue cheese and dried cranberries. Season to to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Top with fresh cranberry garnish.

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts, Blue Cheese & Cranberries

~ Marla Meridith

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