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Roast sprouts with pomegranate

01/12/2022 by Judith 7 Comments

Roast sprouts with pomegranate is a colourful and tasty vegetable side dish made using seasonal produce and is simple to prepare.

Roast sprouts with pomegranate

This sprout recipe is a perfect way to make use of seasonal produce during the winter months. Similar to hasselback carrots and spicy roast cauliflower, this dish is perfect for serving to guests and is great for regular family meals too.

The quantities in this roast Brussels sprout recipe are sufficient for two servings as a side dish but can easily be adjusted to make whatever quantity you like.

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Roast sprouts with pomegranate

Ingredients

  • 300g Brussels sprouts - use fresh sprouts. Frozen sprouts are not suitable for this recipe as they contain too much water.
  • 50g pomegranate arils - pomegranate arils add colour and texture to this seasonal vegetable dish.
  • 1 dessertspoon toasted sesame seeds - toasted sesame seeds have more flavour than untoasted seeds. You can buy them ready toasted or can lightly cook your own seeds in a wide pan, but take care not to cook them too long as they will burn easily.
  • Olive oil - use extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for maximum flavour.
Olive oil, sprouts, a pomegranate and bowl of sesame seeds
A bowl of sprouts cut in half and a bowl of pomegranate arils

How to prepare roast sprouts with pomegranate and sesame seeds

Start by cutting the sprouts in half from top to bottom, so that the cut passes through the core.

Heat a dash of olive oil in a large roasting tin. Place the sprouts cut side down in the hot oil.

Brussels sprouts in a roasting tin

Turn the sprouts over after about 10 to 15 minutes, return to the oven and continue to roast until they soften slightly and start to turn golden. This may take around 20 minutes but will vary depending on the size of the sprouts.

Add the pomegranate arils and sesame seeds, mix together and then return to the oven for about another 5 minutes until heated through.

Your roast Brussels sprouts are now ready to serve. Alternatively, it can be transferred to an ovenproof dish, covered with foil and then kept warm in the oven until you are ready to serve the rest of your meal. The roast sprouts with pomegranate can also be reheated either in the oven or microwave.

Roast sprouts with pomegranate and sesame seeds

Tips

  1. For best results, use fresh sprouts for this recipe. Frozen sprouts contain too much water.
  2. Ideally use toasted sesame seeds as they have more flavour than non-toasted seeds.
  3. This sprout recipe is ideal if you need to prepare part of your meal ahead of time. It can be placed in an ovenproof bowl, covered with foil and reheated in the oven. Alternatively, it can be reheated in a microwave in a suitable container.

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Roast sprouts with pomegranate

Roast sprouts with pomegranate

Roast sprouts with pomegranate and sesame seeds is a colourful and tasty vegetable side dish which is simple to prepare. It is a perfect way to make use of seasonal produce during the winter months. 
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine European
Servings 2
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 300 g Brussels sprouts
  • 50 g pomegranate arils
  • 1 dessertspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting the sprouts in half so that the cut passes through the core.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large roasting tin. Place the sprouts in the hot oil cut side down.
  • Turn the sprouts over after about 10 to 15 minutes and then return to the oven and continue to roast until they soften slightly and start to turn golden. This may take around 20 minutes but will vary depending on the size of the sprouts. 
  • Add the pomegranate arils and sesame seeds, mix together and then return to the oven for about another 5 minutes until heated through. 

Notes

Tips
  • For best results, use fresh sprouts for this recipe. Frozen sprouts contain too much water.
  • Ideally use toasted sesame seeds as they have more flavour than non-toasted seeds.
  • This sprout recipe is ideal if you need to prepare part of your meal ahead of time. It can be placed in an ovenproof bowl, covered with foil and reheated in the oven. Alternatively, it can be reheated in a microwave in a suitable container.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1131IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Christmas, Sprouts, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Comments

  1. Dee Broughton

    December 03, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    I love the idea of pairing the sprouts with pomegranate seeds. A nice sweet touch. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Cindy

    December 03, 2022 at 11:34 pm

    5 stars
    I love using seasonal produce and it's so festive for this time of year.

    Reply
  3. Shelby

    December 04, 2022 at 10:42 pm

    5 stars
    We absolutely love sprouts but the added pomegranate in this is amazing and brings such a fresh flavor!

    Reply
  4. nancy

    December 05, 2022 at 1:04 am

    5 stars
    what a nice pairing with pomegranate and sesame seeds. I would have never thought to use these combo but it totally works!

    Reply
  5. Erin

    December 05, 2022 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    The pomegranate and Brussels tasted so great together ... great recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Katie

    December 06, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    these roasted sprouts are so good! I love the addition of the sesame seeds too!

    Reply
  7. Jacqui

    December 09, 2022 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing combination! Such a delicious recipe and easy to make.

    Reply
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