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Brussels Sprouts with Apples

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Brussels Sprouts with Apples

AuthorChester County Food BankCategory

This is a perfect side dish for holiday meals, but we also think it will also convert the Brussels nay-sayers with its sweet, a little tart, and all-around deliciousness.

 

 3 tbsp neutral oil (eg olive, canola) for sautéeing
 1 lbs. Brussels Sprouts stems trimmed, remove outer leaves, and cut in half
 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
 1 medium or large apple (any variety), diced
 3 tbsp dried cranberries
 3 tbsp walnuts, chopped
 Splash of balsamic vinegar
 Salt & pepper
1

In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

2

Add Brussels sprouts, cut side down, and fry until golden.

3

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the garlic.

4

Season with salt and pepper.

5

Add the diced apple and cook until tender.

6

Stir in the walnuts and cranberries, and cook until fragrant and the cranberries are plump.

7

Deglaze the pan with a splash of balsamic vinegar.

8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

 3 tbsp neutral oil (eg olive, canola) for sautéeing
 1 lbs. Brussels Sprouts stems trimmed, remove outer leaves, and cut in half
 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
 1 medium or large apple (any variety), diced
 3 tbsp dried cranberries
 3 tbsp walnuts, chopped
 Splash of balsamic vinegar
 Salt & pepper

Directions

1

In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

2

Add Brussels sprouts, cut side down, and fry until golden.

3

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the garlic.

4

Season with salt and pepper.

5

Add the diced apple and cook until tender.

6

Stir in the walnuts and cranberries, and cook until fragrant and the cranberries are plump.

7

Deglaze the pan with a splash of balsamic vinegar.

8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Additional Notes

You can also prepare this recipe to roast in the oven. Simply add all the ingredients, except the balsamic. Drizzle with oil and roast for 30 - 40 minutes until the sprout edges are brown. Be careful to not burn the walnuts. Remove from oven, drizzle with balsamic, and mix.