So I had never had brussels sprouts until I now. Let me tell you I have been truly missing out. They are phenomenal. Seriously though...I am not kidding. I am been slightly obsessed with maple syrup lately, so I thought, what the heck why not try them with brussels sprouts. I am sure glad I did. I mean it might seem like a weird combination, but it is a goodie. I have been known in my family to have weird combinations. I just love trying new things!!
I am so excited about this dish especially because I
have brussels sprouts planted in my garden! Nothing beats home grown fruits and
vegetables. I don't know if it is the fact that you put the work in and can see
what it has produced or if it actually does taste better. Personally, I think it is
probably both. Seriously though, it is so worth having a garden! I told my dad
that I am going to have a garden so large that I will be able to live off of
it. He seemed to be a little skeptical about it. It is going to happen
though! I sure hope you all like this dish as much as I do. It would be great for a light lunch or a side dish accompanying a dinner.
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Pecans
Serves 2 for a light lunch or 4 as a side dish
Ingredients:
2lb. / 4 cups brussel sprouts
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 apple, sliced
1/4 cup raw pecans, chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Rinse the brussels sprouts thoroughly and dry.
3. Remove the stem of the brussels sprouts and slice in half.
4. Place the brussels sprouts in a large bowl and pour maple syrup over them. Stir until the maple syrup is covering the brussels sprouts.
5. Saute the brussels sprouts in a pan over medium heat until the maple syrup slightly caramelizes on the brussels sprouts.
6. Pour the brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, until tender. Keep bowl with remaining syrup!
7. In the bowl, add in the pecans and sliced apple. Stir until they are covered with maple syrup.
8. Half-way through baking the brussels sprouts add the apples in the oven.
9. After 20-30 minutes is up, add the pecans and bake another 10 minutes.
