Home » Blog » Course » Side Dish » Roasted Brussels Sprouts With PecansRoasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Jan 25, 2021 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Andrea + Stef · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Easy Roasted Brussels sprouts with pecans and cranberries make a delicious and simple side dish. Jump to Recipe Brussels sprouts get a really bad rap but, when you use the right Brussels sprouts recipe, they’re delicious! These roasted Brussels sprouts (often referred to as Brussel sprouts) with roasted pecans and dried cranberries are delicious. Table of Contents Make it a Meal!What are Brussels Sprouts?Perfect Accompaniments With This Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe:CREAMY MASHED POTATOESMOST TENDER POT ROASTTips for Cooking Brussels SproutsIngredients:Possible Variations PARMESAN ROASTED BROCCOLICHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREADSTICKSHow to Roast Brussels Sprouts:Questions About Roasted Brussels SproutsRoasted Brussels SproutsBLACKBERRY DUMP CAKECHOCOLATE LASAGNAPUMPKIN PIE CUPCAKES Roasted Brussels sprouts have a nutty and savory, crunchy and soft taste. The combination of flavors of cooked Brussels sprouts with roasted pecans and dried cranberries makes for a really pleasing culinary experience. Keep reading to learn the best tips for how to roast Brussels sprouts. Make it a Meal! Turn this Brussels sprouts recipe into a whole meal! It pairs well with: Main Dish: Pot Roast – Toss all your other recipes and try this one!Side Dish: Creamy Mashed Potatoes – If you like potatoes you will want to make these. Put your pot roast on a bead of mashed potatoes.Bread: Cauliflower Breadsticks – YUM! This is a great side dish and bread substitute. Drink: Red Wine Sangria – This is one of my all time favorite sangria recipes. Use the rest of the wine leftover from your marinara recipe.Dessert: Pineapple Upside Down Mini Cakes – Sweet and sour. These are amazing. What are Brussels Sprouts? Brussels sprouts are often called mini cabbages because they look like little cute cabbages. They look like little cute cabbages because they’re in the same family. Brussels sprouts grow on a fibrous stalk. If you buy them on the stalk they are cheaper and will last in the refrigerator a lot longer before you use them. Perfect Accompaniments With This Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe: CREAMY MASHED POTATOESCLICK FOR RECIPE MOST TENDERPOT ROASTCLICK FOR RECIPE Tips for Cooking Brussels Sprouts Wash, dry and trim the Brussels sprouts. You’ll chop off and then discard the woody stems at the bottom of the sprouts. One of the main tips when you learn how to roast Brussels sprouts is to make sure you cut them in half to reduce their bitterness.Don’t overcook. You might have heard people saying Brussels sprouts are stinky. That can become stinky if you overcook. They won’t taste as good either. So skip the 1980’s version of Brussels sprouts and don’t overcook!Choose Brussels sprouts that feel tightly compacted and are hard when squeezed.Smaller sprouts tend to taste sweeter, use those if you have a choice. Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts: Use fresh Brussels sprouts, washed and dried.Pecans: Pecans make a great addition to this recipe. Keep them whole or crumble them up if you prefer. Roasted pecans provide the perfect texture with cooked Brussels sprouts.Cranberries: Dried cranberries make a great flavor combination with the rest of the ingredients.Oil + Salt + Pepper: You don’t need strong seasonings to make these taste good! Possible Variations Add bacon: Slice uncooked bacon into 1″ pieces. Throw them on top of the pan before you roast the Brussels sprouts. Everyone loves cooked Brussels sprouts with bacon!Use balsamic: Drizzle a tiny bit of balsamic vinegar on your brussels sprouts before you toss them.Add cheese: Grate some fresh parmesan on top right when they come out of the oven. PARMESAN ROASTED BROCCOLICLICK FOR RECIPE CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREADSTICKSCLICK FOR RECIPE How to Roast Brussels Sprouts: Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Step 2: Place ½ cup of dried cranberries in a cup of hot water and set aside. (this gives the dried cranberries a little plump) Step 3: Wash and trim brussels sprouts. Cut in half. Step 4: Toss together brussels sprouts, oil, salt, and pepper. Step 5: Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Try not to let them overlap. Step 6: Roast for 15 minutes. Step 7: Remove the pan from the oven, stir, and add the pecans and cranberries (drain the cranberries before adding) and cook for 5 minutes more or until the pecans are lightly toasted. Serve while they’re hot. If you need to keep them warm you can put them in the oven at 150 degrees. Questions About Roasted Brussels Sprouts How long can you store roasted Brussels sprouts in the refrigerator? You can store cooled and covered cooked Brussels sprouts in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat in the oven. Can you store roasted Brussels sprouts in the freezer? I do not recommend freezing cooked Brussels sprouts. They will not be as good reheated. Is this Brussels sprouts recipe gluten free? Yes. Double check that your dried cranberries don’t have any gluten additives but they should be naturally gluten free as well. Is this Brussels sprouts recipe dairy free/vegan? Yes. This recipe is naturally dairy free and vegan. Why should you cut Brussels sprouts in half before cooking? Cutting Brussels sprouts in half will reduce their bitterness! Don’t skip this step! Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe: Try this no-fail chicken recipe.Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe: Make these delicious chicken breasts to go with your Brussels sprouts. 5 from 4 votes Roasted Brussels Sprouts Author Andrea + Stef Course Side Dish, Vegetable Cuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 6 Easy Roasted Brussels sprouts with pecans and cranberries make a delicious and simple side dish. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1 pound brussels sprouts trimmed▢ 2-3 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt▢ ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper▢ 1 cup whole pecans▢ ½ cup dried cranberries InstructionsPreheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.Place ½ cup of dried cranberries in a cup of hot water and set aside. (this gives the dried cranberries a little plump)Toss together brussels sprouts, oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.Roast for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, stir, and add the pecans and cranberries (drain the cranberries before adding) and cook for 5 minutes more or until the pecans are lightly toasted. NutritionCalories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe BLACKBERRY DUMP CAKECLICK FOR RECIPE CHOCOLATE LASAGNACLICK FOR RECIPE PUMPKIN PIE CUPCAKESCLICK FOR RECIPE PinShareTweet