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Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate & Balsamic

November 17, 2020 by Ashley Leave a Comment

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Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside Brussels Sprouts that are simply roasted & tossed with fresh pomegranate seeds. Topped with a thick & tangy balsamic reduction, these Brussels Sprouts are the perfect addition to your holiday meal!

white plate with roasted Brussels spouts and pomegranate seeds being drizzled with balsamic glaze from above
Crispy Brussels Sprouts

For years, Brussels Sprouts really had a bad rap for being a boring & bland vegetable. While that is still technically true, in recent years, people have figured out how to cook them properly, to result in delicious & flavorful Brussels Sprouts. They went from most hated vegetable to the number 1 appetizer on restaurant menus as soon as people realized they could throw these bad boys in the deep fryer & they come out crispy & perfect. While these are not deep fried (my apologies), they are roasted quickly at a high temperature. This results in tender Brussels Sprouts that are unbelievably crispy on the outside. The star of this dish (in my humble opinion) are the extra crispy, chip-like Brussels Sprout leaves that fall off when they get tossed with the seasoning. They get incredibly crispy & delicious in the oven.

sheet tray of recipe ingredients featuring Brussels sprouts, salt, pepper, olive oil, pomegranate seeds and balsamic glaze
Ingredients

Before you get to roasting the Brussels Sprouts, they require a little bit of prep work. It’s not difficult at all, it just takes a few minutes!

Brussels sprouts Prep

How to Prep Brussels Sprouts:

Begin with Brussels Sprouts that have been rinsed & dried. Peel away 3-5 of the outer leaves. Next, cut off the core end, then cut the Brussels Sprouts in half, lengthwise. If you have Brussels Sprouts that are much smaller than the rest, you can leave them whole. But make sure to remove the outer leaves & cut off the core.

sliced raw brussels sporuts in a white bowl next to a pile of Brussels sprouts leaves that were trimmed off

Seasoning the Brussels Sprouts:

Brussel Sprouts can be a tad bland on their own, but when they’re seasoned well & roasted quickly, at a high temperature, they become crispy & oh so delicious! I like to keep it simple with salt & pepper, but think of these babies as a blank canvas for any flavor profile your heart desires! They’re a versatile vegetable that can stand up to bold flavors.

sheet pan with raw Brussels sprouts being seasoned with a pepper mill from above

Just look at those beautifully crispy Brussels!

sheet pan with roasted Brussels sprouts

Roasting the Brussels Sprouts cut side down creates direct contact between the inside of the Brussels Sprouts & the pan. This is what gives these Brussels Sprouts such a great texture & flavor. I could eat these Brussels Sprouts straight off the pan because they’re so delicious, but it’s the holidays, so let’s jazz them up a little! The pomegranate seeds give the dish a fruity & tart flavor that pairs incredibly well with the Brussels sprouts. The whole affair is then topped with a thick & rich Balsamic glaze that rounds out this dish beautifully.

This dish comes together rather easily, making it a perfect dish for the holiday season! The Brussels Sprouts can be prepped & seasoned ahead of time, so all you have to do before dinner is pop them in the oven. Then finish with the pomegranate seeds & Balsamic glaze!

place of roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate seeds and balsamic reduction

Crispy Brussel Sprouts With Pomegranate & Balsamic Glaze

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, Brussel Sprouts that are simply roasted & tossed with fresh pomegranate seeds. Topped with a thick & tangy balsamic reduction, these Brussel Sprouts are the perfect addition to your holiday meal!
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic, brussel sprouts, brussels sprouts, pomegranate, roasted vegetables, roasted veggies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Ashley Pelaez Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs Brussels Sprouts rinsed & dried
  • 3-4 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ⅓ cup Pomegranate Arils (pomegranate seeds)
  • 3 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°.
  • To prep the brussel sprouts: peel away 3-5 leaves from the outside of the brussel sprout, trim off the core end & split in half, lengthwise. 
  • On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss brussel sprouts in olive oil, salt & pepper. Lay the brussel sprouts in a single later, cut side down (this helps to develop color on the inside of the brussel sprouts). Roast for 25-30 minutes, until brussel sprouts are deeply browned & tender on the inside.
  • To finish, toss cooked brussel sprouts with pomegranate arils & drizzle Balsamic glaze over top.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 856IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Entertaining, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian + Vegan Dishes, Weeknight Meals Tagged With: balsamic, balsamic glaze, brussel sprouts, brussels sprouts, holiday, holiday recipe, pomegranate, side dish, thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipes, vegetable, vegetable side, vegetarian, vegetarian thanksgiving

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