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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Roasted Rainbow Brussels Sprouts

Looking for a special side dish for your holiday meal? This dish is so pretty and healthy. It is perfect for your holiday menu. Even people who dislike veggies will enjoy this dish.

This delicious vegetable side dish is the perfect combination of sweet roasted veggies with a sweet balsamic glaze.


  Now that the weather is cold, I have been working out at the gym more. My favorite machine to use at the gym is the elliptical machine as it works out my whole body and feels like running to me. I like that this exercise machine has a TV connected to it so I can watch the Cooking Channel as I get my workout in. Lately, The Pioneer Woman has been the show that I have been watching as I get my miles and minutes in. 

 I have been enjoying her holiday recipes for inspiration on what to cook. The week before Thanksgiving, she was making a Brussels sprout dish that looked so delicious so I knew that I had to create this recipe as I love Brussels sprouts. Her dish was also so pretty with the different colors. I looked up The Pioneer Woman's recipe on her website when I got home from the gym and then made some modifications to the recipe. I substituted Malaysian palm oil for the olive oil and it gave the dish a nice buttery taste as well as extra health benefits. I made these Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving and they were so delicious. I think Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable. My husband loves it when I make maple-roasted Brussels sprouts for dinner.

Roasted veggies are:
+ Healthy
+ Delicious
+ Plant-based
+ Vegan
+ Loaded with nutrition
+ Easy to make


Comes from the fruit of the oil palm tree

  I discovered palm oil at a conference that I went to last month and I really loved the way it tasted on popcorn. So I have been experimenting with the oil in my cooking and baking. Malaysian palm oil has a nice orange color to it so while it makes my popcorn beautiful it did not work in my chocolate chip cookie recipe that well. The cookies tasted great but I did not care for the orange color that they had.

 So for now, I will just be using Malaysian palm oil in recipes other than baked goods. I really like the buttery taste that the palm oil gives to my food and the health benefits are pretty amazing too. Malaysian palm oil is a natural source of Carotenoids and vitamin E as well as fatty acids and other important fat-soluble micronutrients. I have found that Malaysian palm oil is great for sauteing and when I make eggs. This buttery oil tastes amazing on potatoes!


I learned a new way to make a balsamic glaze

 Watching the Pioneer Woman has had other benefits as I learned a new way to make a balsamic glaze that does not involve me getting a second-degree burn. The last time I reduced balsamic vinegar to a glaze, I splattered a drop on my thumb when I tried to pour it into a bowl. That drop formed a nice blister that hurt so much and took 2 weeks to heal. So I like the recipe from the Pioneer Woman's website as she uses plum or peach preserves along with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. This results in a glaze that does not harden so I can let it cool down and avoid burning myself.

Cutting the butternut squash is so simple

Step 1: cut off the ends


 Step 2: cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds


Step 3: peel off the skin, cut the squash into strips, and cut into chunks.


Then peel and cut the onion into pieces. 


Slice off the ends of the Brussels Sprouts and then slice in half.


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Roasted Rainbow Brussels Sprouts 

INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 whole small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 whole large red onions, peeled and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons Malaysian palm oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 balsamic glaze- see recipe below

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

1. Place the vegetables in a bowl with the Malaysian palm oil and stir them to coat well with the oil. Stir in the salt, pepper, and rosemary.
2. Spread the vegetables on an oiled baking sheet or one that is covered with a silicone sheet.
3. Roast for 25 minutes or until slightly brown.
4. Remove from the oven and place in a serving bowl and sprinkle the dried cranberries on top. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the veggies. Serve immediately for best flavor.

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Balsamic Glaze
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 jar (15 Ounces) peach preserves
2 tablespoons brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
In a blender, puree the balsamic vinegar, peach preserves, and brown sugar until smooth. Pour into a small to medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to simmer and cook until the mixture has reduced by half. It should be fairly thick and will thicken further as it cools. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl. Drizzle about half or more depending on your preference, of the glaze over the Brussels Sprouts. The rest of the glaze can be stored in the fridge after it cools down. To use the glaze in another dish it may need to be warmed up. This glaze is also wonderful on pizza or a sandwich. The Pioneer Woman uses it over tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese.


Check out some other delicious roasted veggie recipes

Easy oven-roasted beets
 https://www.momknowsbest.net/2019/01/easy-roasted-beets-in-oven.html

Easy Oven Roasted Rainbow Peppers With A Caribbean Flair
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2018/04/easy-oven-roasted-rainbow-peppers-with.html

Roasted Rainbow Carrots


Maple-roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pumpkin Seeds

https://www.momknowsbest.net/2015/11/maple-roasted-brussels-sprouts-with.html

102 comments:

Aditya's Snaps said...

Wow, that's way too much vegetables. If my mother sees, she will make me eat all of this. But to be honest, this does look which I can eat all the time. And we have special ingredient with us which can make it a little more tasty.

AiringMyLaundry said...

I don't think I've ever tried something like this before. I would taste to see if I like it! I do need to eat more vegetables.

Alvern said...

This looks amazing and so simple to do. Who ever thought that these three would be a good combo. I love my vegetables.

Jessica Lyles said...

Look at all of those colors!! Pioneer Woman has surely inspired us all with this dish! It looks delish.

Lipi Gupta said...

My brother hates Brussel sprouts.. That's y i love serving them every time we have a fun dinner...i live his expressions when he sees then...of course i make plenty of his favs too...ur dish looks awesome..gonna try this one

Konstantina Antoniadou said...

Such an easy recipe!! I will definitely give it a try!!

Delhifundos said...

Looks like simple, doable and very much healthy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Gladys Nava said...

Oh em! It looks so simple to make. I will surely prepare this for Christmas evening. Love it.

Katie Beck said...

Ok, what a revelation!!! Peach preserves with the balsamic! I am holding on to this. I love brussels sprouts, and I think so many people just don't know how to serve them, which is why so many often think they don't like them :)

Viv Singer said...

What a colourful addition to the Christmas table. And 3 of my favourite veg!

Elizabeth said...

What a fabulous way to cook sprouts! I love them, so I'll be adding this recipe to my list to try!

Echo aka The Mad Mommy said...

I love some of The Pioneer Woman's recipes so much! These look absolutely amazing! I wish I wasn't the only one in my family who like brussel sprouts, LOL!

GiGi Eats said...

This is 10000% my kind of combo of veggies!!! Now I need to make this rainbow tonight!! :)

Traci Frett said...

I've never tried a brussel sprout before, and I want to! I'll have to give this recipe a try - it looks delicious!

David Elliott said...

I wish I liked the Brussel Sprouts. I know they are supposed to be good for you, but I just havent found a way I like them. This recipe does look delicious though.

Anosa Malanga said...

Cool! This is a new different recipe that I can try. Let's see how will it turn out when I make it on my own. Hopefully it will turn out just like this.

Dalene Ekirapa said...

The dish looks so pretty...just as I love it. Good enough, it is just as healthy. Pretty dishes get my appetite on.

Bindu Thomas said...

Wow..this looks so delicious and healthy. I want to give it a try. But I am not sure these ingredients available here.

Nicole said...

This looks so good! My dad loves brussel sprouts. I think he'd love to try this out, thanks for sharing!

Stacie said...

That is a plate full of fall deliciousness! I love the Brussels sprouts paired with the squash. I think my family is going to love this.

Laura G said...

I had some amazing brussels sprouts at a restaurant a few weeks ago and this looks pretty much like it. I might add a little honey to it!

Paula Stewart said...

We love roasted brussel sprouts and the addition of butternut squash and red onion sounds like it would be amazingly good. I pinned your post so I can refer back to it after my next shopping trip which will include all these great ingredients.

Why Girls Are Weird said...

I struggle with veggies, but I feel like if I found good ways to cook them then maybes I'd like them? I might have to try this out! Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us!

Jaredamy said...

This recipe looks so good! I love how tasty fall veggies are when cooked right.

Wander With Ola said...

Oh wow, what a beautiful combination of colors! It looks really delicious and not that complicated to do. I have to try this recipe really soon! ~ Ola @ WanderWithOla

Sherry said...

This dish looks absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors.

Littlemisadvencha said...

the presentation is really beautiful and creative. plus, it looks so delicious and healthy! <3
cha @ littlemisadvencha.com

Fatima D Torres said...

This roasted brussel sprouts dish is perfect for the fall. I love colorful dishes.

Gust si Aroma said...

Such a perfect Fall dish! My favorite festive side dish! It's on my holiday menu!

Heather @ US Japan Fam said...

This is so pretty, and looks delicious! Thank you for the inspiration, I've been trying to get more creative with veggies!!

Ruth I said...

I love the colors of this dish! I must admit I've never tasted brussels sprouts before so I'm curious of the taste.

Jackie said...

This is so colorful and looks delicious. Definitely a fall comfort food!

Nyxie said...

Looks lovely, but personally not my cup of tea :) But the colours are gorgeous.

Lisa at Following the Rivera said...

What a lovely recipe! I actually enjoy brussel sprouts, but this is something a little more special. I’ll give it a go.

Unta said...

I just made a soup with similar ingredients. :) Maybe I should try this recipe too, looks delicious.

Candace Hampton said...

I like doable recipes like this one. It looks yummy! I'd like to try it. Thanks for sharing.

Scott Gombar said...

I am one of a rare breed of people who like brussel sprouts. I will be trying this recipe.

Annemarie LeBlanc said...

I like your balsamic glaze recipe. That would make this dish really delicious. No more picky eaters in the house with this veggie dish!

mail4rosey said...

The balsamic glaze is a nice touch. I haven't had brussel sprouts in awhile. I'm the only one who likes them so I don't make them much.

Nyxie said...

I love roasted veg. They are by far the best part of any Christmas/Sunday/Thanksgiving dinner.

Stephanie Stebbins said...

This looks so yummy AND pretty! I'm going to give this a try :)

Liz Mays said...

This must be such a flavorful Brussels sprout dish with that glaze. I'd really like to make some and try it out.

Marie at Complete Literature said...

My kids and I all love brussels sprouts and have been known to fight over them when I didn't cook enough. This recipe looks awesome!

Jaredamy said...

I love butternut squash so much! This recipe looks amazing! I would love to try it!
!

Kathy said...

This looks amazing. I love that it's colorful too. Brussel sprouts are one of my favorites. I'm looking forward to trying this.

Crickette, The Things I Have to Say said...

This looks delicious, I might just eat Brussels sprouts even if I'm not really a big fan. This dish looks pretty!

Vanessa said...

This looks so delicious! I love brussel sprouts and eat them often. I'll have to try this!

Sherry said...

We love roasted veggies at our house. In fact, we just bought Brussels sprouts to have this week. Perfect timing.

Gust si Aroma said...

The perfect Fall side dish! Love this flavor combo! I must make it!

Cristina Pop said...

This looks so delicious! Easy to make, healthy, and perfect for lunch at work!

scaleitsimple said...

baked Brussels sprouts is honestly one of my favorite things to make. Especially with sweet potato and red onion. Simple and so yummy@

Why Girls Are Weird said...

Oh wow I love all the colors! I'm not usually one for brussels sprouts but might give this a try! Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us!

Rachel said...

I have recently discovered roasted brussels sprouts. I had no idea they could be made any way other than boiled.

Candace Hampton said...

This looks delicious. I like that it's simple yet colorful. Looks like a great idea for this Thanksgiving Day Dinner.


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!! <3

monicazyoung said...

We love them at home and I cannot wait to prepare them with this recipe, they look delicious, yummy

Ckrusch said...

Love roasted vegetables! Sometimes I just have them for dinner!

Romy Schorr said...

What a colorful, healthy dish! I'm definitely going to try it

brianmayroam said...

I'm not a fan of these ingredients, but I must say, very well presented!

Lyanna Soria said...

That dish looks quite delicious and it's quite easy to make. I'd love to try making this sometime.

Krystel | Frugal Living said...

I would love to try to make this. It looks really good

Lisa said...

I’m one of those people that love Brussels sprouts. This dish looks delicious and healthy too.

Melanie Edjourian said...

I love that the dish is colourful and healthy. I've not tried brussel sprouts like this before.

Chrissy said...

I love brussel sprouts and all root vegetables! This looks like something I would absolutely love. I'm going to save this recipe so I can make it later.

Brianne said...

Oh wow, does that look good. And it's so healthy, too! Talk about eating your colors. I have to make this for my family. Beleive it or not, even the kids like vegetables.

Rose world said...

Rarely use squash in my cooking. My family doesnt like it much.

Yours looked so good and colourful.

The Super Mom Life said...

This sounds so good. We love roasted brussel sprouts. In fact, we had some today for lunch!

Kathy said...

This looks so good. I actually love Brussel sprouts too. They are one of my favorites. I definitely want to give this a try real soon. Yum!

Kita Bryant said...

This recipe turned out so well. i would really love to get a hold of some of this!

Fatima D Torres said...

I love colorful dishes like this one. I have to say I've never tried Brussels sprouts before.

Erin said...

What a colorful dish! I love dishes like this, makes eating your veggies way more fun.

Toni said...

This is such an amazing side dish!! I would love to try!

Lyosha Varezhkina said...

how cute! Looks absolutely beautiful and I love the colors in my plate! awesome-awesome!

Jhangi said...

looks so delicious and tasty..thanks indeed for sharing the recipe and this sounds so amazing and interesting one...loved it...glad you shared this wonderful recipe with us...

Alvern at Success Unscrambled said...

It looks so yummy and colourful. I normally don't buy brussel sprouts but I will definitely consider them getting them when next they are available.

Jessi Joachim said...

Oh this looks so delicious! I love brussels sprouts and will totally have to make this very soon!

Chin chin said...

I have to try making this healthy dish. It's quite easy to make. But I have to make some substitutes as I don't usually see brussels sprouts in the market.

Sudipta said...

I love eating a mix of different kinds of vegetables. Happy to come across this recipe with such colourful vegetables. Thanks much for sharing.

Ceci Rey said...

This recipe looks amazing! I also have never heard of palm oil...I will have to look into that too!🍕👓🚢

rachel said...

I NEVER would have thought to use these other veggies! I'll have to try this!

Amber said...

I am obsessed with Brussel sprouts omg! I absolutely love them!

Tammy said...

I love roasted veggies. Thanks for the recipe.

Terri Steffes said...

What a great way to eat your colors! Love this.

alita said...

I love brussel sprouts, I love to discover more recipes how ti make them. Im so glad I found yours

Richelle Escat said...

I use palm oil so often but not the Malaysian palm oil yet, I think I should try it. Good cooking oil plays a big role with our dishes.

Rose Ann Sales said...

Thanks for sharing your healthy and delicious recipe. I will try this somwtime, buttersquash is so delicious.

Polly said...

This looks absolutely delicious! I just had dinner but I'm hungry again. I like that the ingredients easy to find and the instructions isn't difficult to follow. Will definitely try this!

Jenn @ EngineerMommy said...

These rainbow burssels sprouts sound absolutely amazing. I love how colorful this dish is.

Edohpa said...

What a fun meal. I thought I was going to see brussel sprouts of different colors when I first read the title like the multi colored carrots and potatoes! This roasted veggie dish sounds yummy! Kelli A

Gust si Aroma said...

This looks like a delicious and easy side dish for our meat courses. Must make it!

Marysa said...

What a great idea to mix these veggies together. I am guilty of not having butternut squash and I didn't realize that you could peel it like that.

melissa cushing said...

This looks so delicious and I am so making this this weekend! I love roasted veggies and especially Brussels sprouts! Looks absolutely delicious!

Kathy said...

I actually really love brussels sprouts. I think they're really good. I love how colorful this is too.

Marysa said...

Such a pretty and healthy combination. Definitely a good mix of colors for a variety of health benefits.

Beautiful Touches said...

These roasted rainbow brussels sprouts look delicious! I wonder if it's a fun enough look and texture that I could get my pickier grand children into eating it.

Susie's Reviews said...

These Roasted Rainbow Brussels Sprouts look delicious and would make a lovely side dish for the holidays.

Lavanda Michelle said...

The addition of the balsamic glaze with plum or peach preserves is a game-changer, and I love that it eliminates the risk of burns.

Anonymous said...

We love roasted veggies in our home and love the vibrant colors in this recipe- Vidya

Zab Zaria said...


This recipe sounds absolutely delicious, and I am looking forward to trying it soon!

Karen said...

We love roasted vegetables and this looks so easy to make yet so elegant!

LisaLisa said...

We love roasted Brussels sprouts but I don’t think I have ever had them like this! WOW look at the color combination! I bet these were good

Gust si Aroma said...

What a fantastic idea for a holiday side dish! These roasted rainbow Brussels sprouts are not only visually stunning but also seem like a healthy and flavorful addition to any festive table.

Christy G said...

I’m not a fan of Brussels sprouts but my aunt loves them. I’ll send her this recipe so that she can make them for Christmas dinner.

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