ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRANBERRIES & ALMONDS

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Almonds image

If Brussels sprouts taste bitter to you, roast them for a gentle sweetness that goes with cranberries and almonds. This side dish won us over. -Claudia Lamascolo, Melbourne, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until syrupy, stirring occasionally., To serve, place Brussels sprouts in a serving dish; drizzle with glaze and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.