Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
You'll love these roasted Brussels sprouts with cranberries side dish! It's also got fresh grapes, cheese, and crunch from pecans. No dressing needed here, just lemon juice, olive oil, and drizzles of balsamic glaze.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 274kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 ½ cups red seedless grapes halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese plus more to taste
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ½ of a large lemon
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling, store-bought (not balsamic vinegar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Prep the Brussels sprouts: Trim the bottom stalks, remove the outer leaves (especially if damaged), and cut in half lengthwise from top to bottom.
- On a large sheet pan, toss brussels sprouts with a few generous drizzles of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Arrange in a single layer flat side down. If needed, use 2 sheet pans, do not overcrowd the pan.
- Roast the brussels sprouts for 15 to 18 minutes. There is no need to flip them, but feel free to take a quick peek to make sure they are not burning. Roasting at high temp will get you a really nice golden brown crust, while keeping them crisp tender and not mushy.
- In a large serving bowl, arrange the roasted Brussels sprouts with the dried cranberries, fresh grapes, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans.
- Squeeze the lemon and a few more drizzles of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then, toss everything to combine.
- Serve with a few drizzles of balsamic glaze. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a balsamic glaze, not the vinegar. Store-bought works great.
- Prep-ahead: Prep the Brussels sprouts (trim and cut in half) to roast later. Or roast the day before and keep refrigerated (but may not stay crisp tender). Chop the other ingredients as well.
- You can serve warm or cold. I like it slightly warm.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave oven for a few seconds, or serve cold.
- Cheese: Instead of feta, use shredded parmesan or goat cheese.
- Add crispy pancetta or chopped bacon bits!
- Aromatics: Caramelized onions or shallots.
- Nuts: Toasted walnuts or almonds can be used instead.
- Add in some cubed sweet potatoes or butternut squash.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg