About the Recipe
Brussels sprouts are so brain-healthy we should be eating them more often! They contain an antioxidant called Sulphurafane which has been shown to have neuroprotective effects. They're also rich in fibre and Vitamins C and K. The roasting gives them a pleasant nutty flavor, especially when allowed to char slightly.
Ingredients
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
salt and ground pepper to taste.
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place Brussels sprouts in a bowl and toss with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Spread out evenly on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and roast at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. (Be sure to spread the sprouts evenly so that they will char nicely. If they're too close together, they will steam instead.)
Remove from oven and quickly stir in cranberries.
Continue roasting for 10 minutes.
Place sprouts and cranberries in a serving bowl and drizzle with maple syrup. Toss to coat.