Honey Pomegranate Glazed Brussels Sprouts

All of the Thanksgiving dinners we attend (three in total, the first happening back in October) are large, with the total mouths-to-feed count hovering around 25. As such, no one person is ever left with the sole responsibility of making a meal to feed the crowd. Instead, we communally share the job, signing up for dishes and drinks, each bringing the classics or surprising everyone with a bit of a twist and a deviation from the norm.

There will always be plenty of green bean casserole, and the hosting party provides a giant roast bird, possibly even a ham depending on the side of the family. Warmed bread is served slathered in soft butter, and a bright array of side salads and vegetables run down the center of the table. Potatoes are mashed and aunts and cousins argue over whether they should be laced with garlic or kept plain jane for their gravy river.

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What matters in the end, though, is that there are family and friends gathered together, feeding each other. So this year, I’m bringing Brussels sprouts. In some circles, these green-hued orbs get a bad rap (some family circles especially), but with the right amount of coaxing and just a few tricks up my sleeve, I will erase all the memories of soggy and sad and replace them with a longing to eat them nightly.

In our home, Brussels sprouts are a quick and easy side to any family dinner. Cooking up without the need for blanching or fancy parlor tricks, they come together quickly and are served promptly. Adding a bit of pomegranate-laced honey, which can be made up in advance and saved in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, gives this dish extra flare without a lot of work. Pomegranate honey also works well as a toast topping or on the other side of your peanut butter sandwich. It finds its way into my afternoon tea quite often as well.

Honey Pomegranate Glazed Brussels Sprouts

4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Side Dishes
Keyword: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 213kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups Brussels sprouts washed and halved
  • 4 Tablespoons pomegranate honey see notes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans chopped
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils

Instructions

  • Over medium-high heat, melt the butter in a large sauté pan. Add in the Brussels sprouts and cook just until they turn a vibrant green, about 3-5 minutes, stirring only occasionally to allow edges to brown. Add in the pomegranate honey and the salt. Stir to coat the sprouts, and then pour in the pecans.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the pomegranate arils. Serve warm.

Notes

To make the pomegranate honey, reduce 1 cup pomegranate juice by half over medium-high heat. Add in 1/4 cup honey and simmer until thick. Full instructions can be found on FoodforMyFamily.com.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 40.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

 
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  1. I don’t think I’ve ever had brussels sprouts! But this recipe is very very tempting and I think I need to add it to the Thanksgiving menu. Pomegranates! mmm. This year we are mixing up the holiday menu – trying a lot of new dishes and only keeping a few old favorites in the mix. It’s going to be fun!

  2. This sounds like a lovely Thanksgiving accompaniment. Not to mention, there’s never been a brussels sprouts I would turn down. The pomegranate honey sounds intriguing.

  3. 5 stars
    Absolutely stunning. We both actually love sprouts when they’re cooked well, but we hardly ever make them at home. I should change that.

  4. Those brussels sprouts are gorgeous! I love the pomegranates.
    I am bringing roasted garlic stuffing, rolls (savory pumpkin , regular white and whole wheat), a cherry raspberry cobbler and coconut cream pie bars to a Thanksgiving vacation with friends on the beach. 22 people: 14 kids. Can’t wait!!

  5. 5 stars
    I love your recipe of Honey Pomegranate Glazed Brussels Sprouts, simple and easy to prepare. Thanksgiving is always a food laden event and a vegetable dish is a good choice to add to those savory meat dishes. When you prepare pomegranate honey, usually how long is its shelf life?

  6. For some reason I’m not finding the pomegranate honey recipe on the Food for My Family blog, but it sure sounds good. So often orange juice is the fruit choice in a glaze, and I cannot eat oranges, so I like the pomegranate alternative. I also like the dark green and bright red combination in the dish, it’s perfect for Christmas.

  7. 5 stars
    I have added pomegranate seeds to sautéed kale but never with Brussels Sprouts – love this idea!! Have you used pomegranate molasses? Wondering if that would work. Either way – love this and will be trying it out!

  8. Love this gorgeous side! Though I am a little late this year, I’m pinning it for next year’s Thanksgiving festivities. 🙂

  9. 5 stars
    This looks so good! I love brussel sprouts roasted just plain with olive oil and salt, but I haven’t come up with a really special recipe for them, this looks perfect! And the red and green of the brussel sprouts and pomegranates together is quite beautiful. Instead of making the pomegranate reduction, another option might be to use pomegranate molasses.

  10. I’ve committed to eating more different kinds of veggies and Brussels sprouts were at the farmers market so I brought home a “stick” of them. 😉 Years ago I was served BS at an Easter dinner. They were so terrible I wanted to spit them out! Our hostess said they were her favorite food. What a hot bitter mess! Your recipe completely changed my thoughts on Brussels sprouts! Though they are a tad bit bitter… this recipe made them absolutely addictive! It was that perfect ratio of lightly sweet to slightly bitter and with the nuts sooo good! Unfortunately, I couldn’t find pomegranates in the stores yet… I’m sure that will make them even better! A few years ago I read that if you heat honey not only does it destroy its good qualities, but it’s detrimental to our health… so I used maple syrup and reduced that as well in the juice. A little thin, but the favor was amazing! Thank you so much for a treat and a new veggie that will be on our menu and so EASY to prepare as well!