Vegan Pomegranate Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Photo: Teri Lyn Fisher for Chloe’s Vegan Italian Kitchen

Pomegranate Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Serves 6 to 8

The combination of tangy pomegranate juice and sweet caramelized Brussels sprouts is finger-licking decadent. I have been known to stand over the oven after taking these out and eating half the tray before it reaches the dinner table. If you hate Brussels sprouts, I beg you to try these—you’ll want more.

1½ pounds Brussels sprouts
¼ cup olive oil
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup pure pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

To prepare Brussels sprouts, remove any yellow or brown outer leaves, cut off the stems, and cut in halves or quarters. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts with oil, salt, and pepper until thoroughly coated.

Roast Brussels sprouts for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the Brussels sprouts. Check every 10 minutes, turning frequently with a spatula to ensure even roasting, until Brussels sprouts are fork-tender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook and stir pomegranate juice and maple syrup over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Let simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it reduces to a syrup-like consistency.

Drizzle the roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate syrup and toss with almonds.

Excerpted from Chloe’s Vegan Italian Kitchen by Chloe Coscarelli (Simon & Schuster). Copyright © 2014.

More Brussels sprout recipes:
My Name Is Yeh’s Brussels Sprout Latkes
The Secret to Better Brussels Sprouts: Bacon
The Kitchy Kitchen’s Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

What’s your favorite Brussels sprout recipe?