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These maple pecan Brussels sprouts are the perfect savory-sweet side dish. Easy to make and ready in less than 20 minutes!
I’m one of those people who loves Brussels sprouts. Just plain with a bit of salt, and I’m good! I don’t need mine dressed up, but I’ll make an exception for these.
I’ve been holding onto this recipe for a while now. Something about posting a recipe like this at the beginning of August seemed a little odd.
Even now it still seems a bit early, but that’s ok. The Brussels sprouts in the store looked so good that I couldn’t pass them up!
File this recipe away for later. This would make a wonderful easy Thanksgiving side dish or even a good easy Christmas side dish. As a food blogger I start thinking about these types of recipes earlier than your average sane person, so forgive me. 😛
I don’t have a whole lot of side dishes on S&L, and that will soon change. I plan on sharing a whole schwack of fall/winter side dishes in the coming few months, so stay tuned.
These Brussels sprouts with pecans and maple syrup really hit the spot. This recipe is not complicated, and it doesn’t have a huge number of ingredients – perfect for a side dish. I don’t like sides to be too time-consuming or difficult because multi-tasking is hard, and I always worry about burning the main dish if I have too many things on the go.
Lightly browning the Brussels sprouts gives this dish a lot of flavor. And that maple syrup nicely glazes everything. So good.
If you just want the nuts on their own, try my roasted maple pecans. Soo good.
I hope you give these sautéed pecan Brussels sprouts a try!
Love Brussels sprouts? Try my shaved Brussels sprouts and pomegranate salad, this Brussels sprouts gratin, or my Brussels sprouts with bacon.
Maple Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 2 dozen Brussels sprouts trimmed & cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to a skillet on medium-high heat. When hot, add the Brussels sprouts. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes, stirring fairly often, or until the Brussels sprouts are nicely browned and tender-crisp.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the butter and pecans. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the maple syrup and cook for about a minute. Season with salt & pepper. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
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Looking for more sides? You may also like these three vegetarian side dishes.
Okay… I have always known that maple and pecan are a great duo. But I just recently learned how nutritious brussels sprouts are and have been searching the internet on how to flavor them up for consumption. Well… since pecans are my favorite, it only makes sense to give this a go. Thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome!! 🙂
I love roasted brussels sprouts but they must be incredible with maple and pecans!
Thank you!!
I made something similar, but it also had roasted butternut squash. Great for Thanksgiving! It was beautiful and delicious!!!
Sounds good to me! Love roasted butternut squash. 🙂 Thanks, Virginia!
These are perfect for fall! Can’t wait to get some Brussels sprouts and try the recipe!
Thanks, Mira! Hope you like them. 💛
looks amazing. we love pecans and will be trying this!
Thanks, Laura! Hope you guys enjoy this!
Looks amazing!
Thanks!!
I could eat these for breakfast, lunch and dinner.There is nothing better than Brussels sprouts, it’s my go to favorite veggie and I can’t wait to try them t his way!! Yum
Thanks, Sam!! I’m with you… Brussels sprouts are definitely up there for me as well!
I LOVE the pecans in this!
Thank you! 🙂
Great looking recipe. I always like the crunch that nuts such as pecans add to vegetables.
Thanks, Donald!!
I can never get enough brussels sprouts!
Me either! Thanks!!