These Festive Roast Brussel Sprouts are golden, crispy, and bursting with seasonal flavour. Roasted with garlic, mustard, and a touch of maple or honey, then finished with your choice of toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and orange zest, this easy side dish brings festive colour and nourishment to your holiday table. Whether you’re serving them alongside a main roast or offering them as a plant-rich dish on their own, these sprouts are far from boring.
Need to Know
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Freezer Friendly: No
- Shelf Life: 2–3 days in the fridge
- Dietary Info: Vegan, Gluten-Free, High Fibre, Anti-Inflammatory
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 500g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- Sea salt & black pepper to taste
Optional festive toppings:
- A handful of toasted walnuts or pecans
- A handful of dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- A handful of chopped fresh parsley
Method
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Toss & Season: In a mixing bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, mustard, garlic, maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Roast: Spread on a baking tray in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges.
- Add Festive Flavours: Once out of the oven, toss the sprouts with your festive toppings, cranberries, toasted nuts, parsley, and orange zest.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm as a colourful and nourishing side.
Adding festive, plant-rich dishes like these Festive Roast Brussel Sprouts is a wonderful way to nourish your body while enjoying the season. They’re delicious, balanced, and far from boring. If you’re looking to find more ease and energy this season, or heading into the new year, my nutrition programmes are here to guide and support you. Book your free discovery call and let’s build a health plan that works for you.
