Description
Delicious and festive side dishes for your Christmas meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 cup of carrots, sliced
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup of pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix Brussels sprouts and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss in pecans and cranberries before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with turkey or ham.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- For a sweeter taste, add a tablespoon of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas sides, holiday recipes, festive sides