Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple and Cranberries Recipe

Packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber, Brussels sprouts are sometimes called “mini cabbages.” These vegetables are easy to cook and tasty when combined with fruit, herbs, and nuts. Try this recipe today!

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered

1 medium sweet (e.g. Gala, Fuji) apple, cored and diced

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup apple or orange juice

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon

1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans*

Directions

1.   Preheat oven to 375ºF.

2.   Combine Brussels sprouts, apple and cranberries in a large bowl. Set aside.

3.   Blend apple or orange juice, oil, tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl; add to Brussels   sprouts mixture; toss until well coated.

4.   Arrange the Brussels sprouts mixture in a 9-by-9-inch baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the Brussels sprouts are fork tender.

5.   To serve, top with toasted pecans.

Found at: http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-apple-and-cranberries-recipe