This simple yet flavorful side is sure to steal the show at your next get-together. Brussels sprouts and apples are caramelized in a honey-based sauce before being tossed with cumin-spiced walnuts and roasted to sweet-smoky, tender-crunchy excellence. Taking roughly 15 minutes of hands-on time, most of the magic happens in your oven while you prep the next dish or enjoy time spent with the family.
Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Apples & Walnuts
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 146 kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups unsalted walnuts * chopped
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt divided
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 2 lbs. (about 8 cups) Brussels sprouts cut in half with stems removed
- 2 small gala apples cored and diced, divided
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup raw, unfiltered honey
- 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar**
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Mix together walnuts, 1 teaspoon salt and cumin. Set aside.
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In separate bowl, stir together Brussels sprouts, apples, avocado oil, honey, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper until well combined.
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Evenly spread mixture onto prepared sheet pan. Bake 25 minutes.
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Remove from oven; stir in walnut mixture. Continue baking 15 minutes.
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Let cool 10 minutes. Spoon into serving bowl. Drizzle with honey, if desired.
Recipe Notes
*You can substitute walnuts with your nut of choice. Peanuts, pine nuts or pistachios would all be tasty since they’re saltier than other options.
**For a richer flavor, you can substitute white balsamic vinegar with regular balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition Facts
Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Apples & Walnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 100mg4%
Potassium 359mg10%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 592IU12%
Vitamin C 66mg80%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.