Thursday, March 31, 2011

Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

I've been enjoying new recipes courtesy of the new Vegetarian Times cookbook Everything Vegan.  I'll post more recipes in the coming weeks but I've been meaning to take a break from the splurge-tastic baked goods of recent posts and thought there was no better way than with today's dish, featuring that ultimate good-for-you (and ultra-polarizing) veggie: the Brussels sprout!  

Now, if I'm being honest, this is still a slightly sweet dish as it has cranberries and agave nectar.  But, pitting 1 TBSP of agave nectar to 1.5 LBS of superhero Brussels sprouts, I think the sprouts and their green-veggie punch make nutrition come out the winner.   (Also, I think I will cut that down to 1/2 TBSP next time; I just didn't want to mess with the recipe the first time out.)

I've never prepared Brussels sprouts before.  The only other time I can remember having them was at a local grocery chain that made some yummy (non-vegan *sigh*) Brussels sprouts dish. I don't think my parents like this veggie as my mom  never fed them to us at home.  So, I was a little nervous how this would turn out.  I must say I was very impressed with the flavor of this dish.  Also, it's very pretty and surprisingly easy to make (and I made it per the recipe but omitted the walnut oil at the end as we don't have any).  Alas, it wasn't enough to tempt my husband, who is an avowed Hater of the Sprouts, but that just means I have some tasty left-overs for work tomorrow.   

ETA:  Here's the link to the recipe online: Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries from Vegetarian Times


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7 comments:

  1. Lisa VeganMarch 31, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Kathryn, Yum! I love Brussels sprouts. Plain or any which way. Thanks for posting in the cookbooks group. I also borrowed this book from the library and was favorably impressed.

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  2. KathrynApril 1, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Thanks, Lisa! I realized they have the recipe online so I added it above, FYI! :-)

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  3. LeeApril 3, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Kathryn, your sprouts look great! I love them too and roast them on a regular basis. It sounds like this recipe is something I would love especially the hint of sweetness.

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  4. ChandraApril 4, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    These look great! I'll have to share with my husband! We always cut ours in half, then salt/oil them and roast them in the oven for a bit so that they're a bit crispy on the outside. VERY Yummy!

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  5. KathrynApril 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Hope you all get a chance to try this recipe. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm craving some Brussels sprouts and am eager to make this again! ;-)

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  6. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    I just *LOVE* Brussels sprouts! They're also really good with soy sauce, ginger (syrup), grated coconut & red bell pepper. Yum, now you've made me crave Brussels sprouts although season is over! :\

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  7. KathrynApril 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Oh, thank you, Gnoegnoe! That sounds delicious. I will have to try them that way.

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