Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Name: Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved; 1/2 cup fresh baby carrots, halved; 1 cup pecan halves; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

“This is my all-time favorite vegetable recipe! Even people who don't think they like brussels sprouts really love it. I like to serve it all year long.” Joan Braun - Lakewood, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
1/2 cup fresh baby carrots, halved
1 cup pecan halves
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place brussels sprouts and carrots in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pecans and chili powder in butter for 2 minutes. Drain vegetables; add to pecan mixture. Stir in the maple syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until brussels sprouts are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 296 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Glazed Brussels Sprouts in Simple & Delicious January/February 2009

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OhBeeOne

Mar 1, 2016

Excellent! Seems like I'm always having to adjust the way I cook recipes to work with food on hand but they still always turn out tasty. I cooked the frozen Brussels in the microwave, steamed the carrots and put them in the pan I had the walnuts, maple syrup, cider vinegar and salt in. Had with yeast rolls and spicy apricot chicken. Very tasty dinner!
howdu

Feb 7, 2012

I was one of those people who just couldn't like brussels sprouts--until I made this recipe. Delicious! The finished dish is sweet, but not too. I thought the vinegar might give it a sweet-sour taste, but I didn't find it so. I think the vinegar added some brightness. I made the recipe exactly as written, except for using chopped instead of halved pecans. Next time I will add a source of heat: dried pepper flakes, hot sauce, or ground cayenne pepper when I add the maple syrup. It seemed the chili powder didn't zip it up enough for me. Also, if using chopped pecans, as I did, I would cut back considerably on the amount. Maybe 1/2 cup, or probably 1/3 cup would be plenty.
Punkyjoe81

Jan 22, 2010

This is a really attractive dish - the carrots added a broader appeal. We enjoyed it!
valanddansmith

Mar 1, 2009

What a delicious way to serve brussels sprouts!! Great way to get the family to eat brussels sprouts!! Thanks so much for the recipe!!
cheezhed68

Feb 6, 2009

This recipe is outstanding! My picky four year old even enjoyed this!