Description
A cozy sweet-savory veggie side with caramelized Brussels sprouts, bright peas, and crunchy cashews.
Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts (halved)
- Sweet peas
- Cashews
- Maple syrup
- Butter or olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt + pepper
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet and sauté Brussels sprouts cut-side down until golden.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in peas and cook until heated through.
- Pour in maple syrup and toss to glaze; season with salt and pepper.
- Add cashews and sauté 1–2 minutes for light toasting.
- Finish with a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted with other herbs like cilantro or chives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg