Recipe: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Walnuts

Brussel sprouts are great for fall/winter gardens.  I am considering a vegetable garden this year so I thought a few recipes involving the veggies would be a good motivator.  Brussel sprouts are a delicious way to get more fiber and vitamins in your diet.

Recipe: Roasted Brussels sprouts with walnuts
Ingredients

• 2 lbs brussel sprouts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Process

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Wash sprouts and rip outer leaves
• cut sprouts into a uniform size, leaving small ones whole
• boil sprouts for 5 minutes and pat dry
• place sprouts in roasting pan; coat with olive oil and vinegar.  Add salt and pepper to taste
• Roast for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning
• add chopped walnuts, roast for 5 minutes and serve.