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Information gathered & adapted from:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4045293/
Thanksgiving Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
- 2 pounds brussel sprouts
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Wash and halve the brussels sprouts.
- Toss with olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet — don’t overcrowd.
- Roast for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
- While roasting, make cranberry sauce.
- Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Add cranberries, reduce heat to low, and cook until they burst (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Combine roasted brussels sprouts with feta, walnuts, and cooled cranberry sauce. Toss gently and serve warm.
Recipe makes: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)
Nutrition Information:
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Recipe adapted from:
https://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/9539462?ref=search&search_term=brussel+sprout+thanksgiving
