eclaire (what's in a) name?

so i’ve already posted two delicious stove-top brussels sprouts recipes: one with cranberries and walnuts, and another with shallots and a dijon sauce.

but this recipe calls for roasting the brussels sprouts in the oven, until they’re crispy and a little bit smokey. and the bright acidic notes from a balsmic vinegar and lemon juice sauce nicely combat the bitterness inherent in brussels sprouts (can you tell we’ve been watching top chef?).

with some added sweetness from dried cranberries and maple syrup, what’s not to love about this recipe?

seriously, if you’re on the fence about brussels sprouts, mike and i are convinced that this recipe will make you love brussels sprouts as much as we do!

one year ago: apple sharlotka
two years ago: tofu saag
three years ago: spaghetti sauce
four years ago: butternut squash and sage risotto

roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar, cranberries, and walnuts

yields 6-8 side servings
borrowed from vegetarian times

• 1¼ lb brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
• 4T canola oil
• 2/3c toasted walnuts, chopped
• 2/3c dried cranberries, chopped
• 3T parsley, chopped
• 3T canola oil
• 2T balsamic vinegar
• 1T maple syrup
• 1t lemon juice
• 1/2t lemon zest, grated
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1. preheat your oven to 475°F
2. either toss the brussels sprouts or brush them with 4T of canola oil, then place them in a single layer on a cooke sheet
3. place the brussels sprouts in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through (to determine the cooking time, take them out of the oven when they are tender enough for a fork to easily go into the stem, but there’s still some crunchiness left – don’t overcook!)
4. while the brussels sprouts are roasting, put the walnuts, cranberries, and parsley into a large bowl
5. whisk 3T canola oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a small bowl
6. add the brussels sprouts to the large bowl with the cranberries, walnuts, and parsley, then pour the sauce over the top and stir until all brussels sprouts are coated