Name: Easy Cranberry Brussel Sprouts
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces Ocean Mist Quick Cook Sprouts; 1 tbsp olive oil⠀; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp fine sea salt; Pepper; 0.5 cup dried cranberries⠀; 0.5 cup pecans; balsamic glaze

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Easy Cranberry Brussel Sprouts

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Easy Cranberry Brussel Sprouts

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Instructions

Open bag and toss in the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

Re-seal bag and cook according to package instructions (microwave for 5 minutes).

Optional step: place the steamed sprouts on a baking sheet and toss with the pecans. Broil for 5 minutes to toast the nuts and lightly crisp up the sprouts. Watch them carefully as every broiler is different. Remove from oven and toss in the cranberries.

If not broiling: simply toss he sprouts into a bowl along with the pecans and dried cranberries.

Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and ENJOY!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Pecans First 🥜
Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to release their oils and intensify their nutty flavor, creating a more complex taste profile.
Don't Skip the Seasoning Blend 🧂
Mix your onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together before sprinkling to ensure even distribution and prevent clumping of the powders on the Brussels sprouts.
Add Balsamic at the End ✨
Drizzle the balsamic glaze in the final 30 seconds of cooking rather than at the beginning to preserve its complex sweet-tangy notes and prevent it from burning or becoming too concentrated.
Pat Your Sprouts Dry 💧
Thoroughly dry the Brussels sprouts with paper towels before cooking to ensure they caramelize properly and absorb the olive oil and seasonings more effectively.
Balance Sweet and Savory 🎯
Taste as you go and adjust the ratio of dried cranberries to pecans based on your preference—add more cranberries for sweetness or more pecans for earthiness to customize the flavor balance.