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Roasted Pears and Brussels Sprouts takes several minutes to prepare.

Roasted Pears and Brussels Sprouts takes several minutes to cook.

Roasted Pears and Brussels Sprouts makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Roasted Pears and Brussels Sprouts are:

4 servings, 279 calories

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 large Bartlett or Bosc pears, unpeeled, and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
zest of 1/2 lemon
2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger
4 sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
salt and several cranks of freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup lightly toasted walnuts, chopped

Here is how you make Roasted Pears and Brussels Sprouts:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large saucepan boil Brussels sprouts for 2 minutes; drain.In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except walnuts) and toss until vegetables are well coated. Lay vegetables in a single layer on a tin-foil lined baking sheet (for easy clean-up). Roast for 20 minutes, turning once, or until vegetables have a few brown spots.Place cooked vegetables in a serving dish. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and some extra salt and thyme. Serve immediately.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TIRAMISUEMUSIC.

The nutritional information for Roasted Pears and Brussels Sprouts is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 279.1

• Total Fat: 9.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 66.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 48.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.6 g
• Protein: 9.5 g