Description
Deliciously tender brussels sprouts infused with sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans, made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1/2 cup good maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: Handful of dried cranberries
Instructions
- Put the halved brussels sprouts in the slow cooker.
- Add the maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper; stir to coat.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 3 to 3.5 hours.
- When cooked, switch to ‘Keep Warm.’
- Just before serving, mix in the toasted pecans and lemon juice.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include minced garlic or bacon. Toasted pecans should be added just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg