Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts, you ask? This oft-maligned vegetable is considered sour, tart, and generally not very enjoyable. If you've made my caramelized brussels sprouts before, though, you know that is definitely not always the case. They can actually be quite delicious, and this recipe adds another option for preparing this healthful food in a way that will delight your senses as well as your physical well-being.

And healthful they are! Brussels Sprouts have a lot of sulforaphane, which may have anti-cancer properties. They also have indole-3-carbinol which boost DNA repair and block cancer cells. If those fancier properties aren't enough, they're also chock-full of iron, magnesium, thiamin, riboflavin, phosphorous, copper, fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, folate, potassium, and manganese. Are you convinced yet?

So jump on board with us and explore the wonders of this actually truly tasty vegetable. Head to your local farmer's market and get some super-fresh apples as well to really make this side dish sparkle.

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Cost: $13.99 (for the meal, served with Macadamia Tilapia and perogies)
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Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:
1 large apple, diced (should be about 1 cup)
2.5 c brussel sprouts, quartered
2 tbsp apple juice
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp Thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt

(this recipe is based upon a a similar one from Cooking Light)

Get your oven preheating to 375 degrees.

As it's preheating, wash and chop your apples and brussels sprouts as directed. Grease a 9x9 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Toss the apples and brussels sprouts together and pour them evenly into the baking dish.

Drizzle the apple juice, olive oil, Thyme, black pepper, and salt over the vegetables. Toss well to make sure everything is evenly combined.

Bake for 30 minutes. The brussels sprouts and apples should be tender when they are done. Enjoy!