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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Christmas Skewers with Walnut Honey

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Caramelized halved Brussels sprouts threaded on skewers and finished with a warm walnut‑honey glaze for a festive holiday appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, divided (about 60 g)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8–10 small wooden skewers, soaked 30 minutes if using wooden

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on the prepared sheet in a single layer.
  3. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan once halfway through, until the sprouts are deeply browned and caramelized at the edges.
  4. While the sprouts roast, toast 1/4 cup of the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant; transfer to a bowl and roughly chop.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over low heat; add 1/2 cup walnuts and 3 tablespoons honey and warm, stirring, until the honey coats the nuts and begins to bubble slightly (about 1–2 minutes).
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using; remove from heat.
  7. Thread 3–4 roasted Brussels sprout halves onto each skewer (depending on size) and arrange on a serving platter.
  8. Spoon the warm walnut‑honey glaze over the skewers, then sprinkle the toasted chopped walnuts over the top.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

1) For even cooking, choose sprouts of similar size or halve large ones again. 2) Toasting the walnuts separately then warming them with honey preserves crunch and prevents burning. 3) Make the walnut‑honey glaze ahead and rewarm gently before serving.

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