Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mandarins

Ingredients

• 2 cups Brussels sprouts ends trimmed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• salt to taste

• 3 mandarin oranges peeled and segmented

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• 1 cup walnuts

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar

• ¼ cup honey or brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and slice Brussels sprouts in half. In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt (to taste), and toss to combine.

3. Place Brussels sprouts onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, cut side down, and roast in the oven at 375 F for about 20-25 minutes. During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, turn them over for even browning, the cut sides should be nicely and partially charred but not blackened.

4. Combine 1 cup of balsamic vinegar + ¼ cup of honey or brown sugar in a medium pan and cook it down, regularly stirring. The mixture should reduce by about half. Consistency should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon but should not be overly thick.

5. In a large bowl, toss together mandarine oranges, dried cranberries, walnuts, and roasted Brussels sprouts.

6. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.