Description
A delightful side dish featuring roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet pears, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts and pear slices with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and caramelized.
- If using, add chopped walnuts in the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, use a sweeter variety of pears.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Great for holiday meals or as a weeknight side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg