I got this next recipe from Chrissy Teigen’s book Cravings. Brussels sprouts are my favorite and writing this post has seriously got me craving to make this dish again. This classic roasted Brussels sprouts with a twist might be my new go-to way of making these crispy greens.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 ½ pounds of Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
15 cloves of garlic, peeled
***I just used about a tablespoon of minced garlic
Salt and pepper
4 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
***I used turkey bacon because I don’t eat red meat
½ cup of chopped toasted walnuts
¼ cup of dried cranberries
¼ cup of crumbled blue cheese
For honey balsamic glaze
1 cup of balsamic vinegar
½ cup of honey
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
In a large bowl toss Brussels sprouts in garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper
Roast Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet as you normally would until they are brown and crispy, about 20 mins
In a small saucepan combine ingredients for sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 mins
Cook bacon and set aside
I couldn’t find toasted walnuts in the store so I toasted my own in the same pan I cooked my bacon in
Transfer Brussels sprouts to a platter, drizzle with glaze and top with bacon, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese.
Be prepared for a little taste of heaven and a lot of “mms” and “aahs”
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Thanks for reading!
XO- Samantha Leigh
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Oh this is a lovely recipe for Christmas. We always have sprouts, I love mine plain, but the rest of my family would love this. Thanks for sharing x
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Thanks I was thinking the same thing for my family thanksgiving
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This looks yummy! I normally eat Brussels sprouts finely chopped with onion, garlic and bacon and we sometimes add some cherry tomatoes at the end.
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Mmm that sounds so good too!
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Not much of a Brussels sprouts person but this one might have converted me! Looks gorgeous xx
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🙂 I had a lot of people write to me that this recipe might make them try brussels sprouts. I think it’s worth a shot!
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Mmm, wish this was a vegan recipe!
Many shops DO sell vegan bacon, which I’m sure would work just as well, and I’m sure any vegan cheese (like White Cheddar Style Cheese by Cheezly sold in Holland & Barretts) grated on top would taste just as lovely as the blue cheese 🙂 Instead of honey, perhaps a syrup like maple, agave or golden syrup could be used – or one could be made using heating up some water with some sugar.
I’ll definitely try making a vegan version of this!
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That’s a great idea to make it vegan friendly. I will share this tip with my vegan friends!
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I don’t actually like them very much, but I think I would enjoy these. I think the problem is that a lot of us only know them served plain at Christmas, and that’s not very exciting! Thanks for sharing this option for mixing up the flavours a bit 🙂
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I actually quite like sprouts and am pinning this recipe for later!
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thanks 🙂
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Im not a brussels person but these sound amazing, a great way to mix it up and try different flavours x
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The flavors were really good! You probably won’t even know you’re eating brussels sprouts haha
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