Roasted purple Brussels sprouts are paired with sweet, juicy grapes and chestnuts for a colorful and delicious autumn side dish. It's perfect along with roasted chicken, turkey, and much more and adds a lovely colorful to your fall dinners.
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Just like many other vegetables like cabbage, beans, cauliflower, etc. Brussels sprouts come in purple! They are so lovely and really add a pop of color to your dinner. Purple Brussels sprouts are new to me and I was excited to see a bag of them from Melissa's Produce. One thing I really enjoy about them is that they retain their purple color after being cooked.
I was also excited to find some grapes and peeled and streamed chestnuts and really thought they'd all go together in a autumn side dish. Sweet red seedless grapes add a nice punch of sweetness to this dish and a terrific fall flavor.
Peeled and steamed chestnuts are something I love to use in dishes through the fall and the holidays. They are terrific with vegetables or in stuffings and dressings. They really go well in this side dish and I frequently pair them with Brussels sprouts.
The balsamic vinegar really brings everything together and is a nice compliment to the grapes. Roasting the Brussels sprouts gets them all golden and sticky from the balsamic and grapes. This is a side dish to make for those who claim to not like Brussels sprouts!
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Balsamic Roasted Purple Brussels Sprouts with Grapes & Chestnuts
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 lb. purple Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 heaped cup seedless red grapes
- 1 package (6.5 oz.) peeled and steamed chestnuts
- fresh minced parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and clean (remove any tough or dirty outer leaves) the Brussels sprouts and halve lengthwise.
- In a large (about 10-inch) cast iron skillet add the olive oil and heat over medium. Stir in the shallot and cook, stirring often, until soft. Then stir in the Brussels and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer the Brussels in the water for about 5-7 minutes, until they are just about fork tender and the water is evaporated.
- While they are heating, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. When the water has evaporated, give the Brussels a stir with a good pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper and the balsamic vinegar.
- Stir in the grapes and place in the oven for about 5 minutes. Stir and add the chestnuts. Return to the oven and let roast for another 5 minutes, or until the Brussels are golden and fork tender and the grapes and chestnuts are hot.
- Season with salt and pepper, if needed and top with fresh parsley, for serving.
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Check out these other fall side dish recipes:
Roasted Smoked Paprika Delicata Squash Sticks
Garlic & Thyme Smashed Sunchokes
Smoky Lemon Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Baked Sweet Potato Fries w/ Creamy Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce
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- Apple Cider Donut Muffins from Cheese Curd In Paradise
- Pear and Apple Cider Scones from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Cake from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Side Dishes
- Balsamic Roasted Purple Brussels Sprouts W/ Grapes & Chestnuts from Savory Moments
- Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pumpkin Muffins from Blogghetti
- Fall Roasted Vegetable Medley from Family Around the Table
- Glazed Cippolini Onions With Rosemary from Life Love and Good Food
- Sweet Potato Latkes from Take Two Tapas
Main Dishes
- Apple Cider Pulled Pork With Apple Slaw from Simple and Savory
- Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce from Jen around the world
Desserts
- Apple Blondies from Eat Move Make
- Apple Turnover from Art of Natural Living
- Butterscotch Pie from Lemon Blossoms
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- Oatmeal Scotchies from Palatable Pastime
- Pear Bundt Cake from The Fresh Cooky
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- Pear Crisp Ice Cream from Jolene's Recipe Journal
- Pecan Butter Cookies from An Affair from the Heart
- Pecan Pie Bars from Devour Dinner
- Pumpkin Cupcakes from House of Nash Eats
- Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies from SueBee Homemaker
- Rosemary Pecan Shortbread With Honey-Ginger Icing from The Spiffy Cookie
- Sweet Tea Panna Cotta from Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Turtle Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches from That Recipe
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Purple colour is just so beautiful. This looks like a perfect Fall side dish, Amy.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know purple Brussels was a thing! How fun!
ReplyDeleteJust what I need, another Brussels Sprouts recipe YUMMY
ReplyDeleteSo bored with my regular side dishes, cannot wait to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteWhat great colors and flavors in this side dish. Must give it a try.
ReplyDeleteSuch great flavors paired together.
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect fall side dish, those colors and flavors!
ReplyDeleteLook so good--I son have to try roast chestnuts with veggies!
ReplyDeleteI think roasting brings out the best in brussels sprouts. they sound delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe grapes gave these Brussel sprouts a great sweet flavor! The seasonings and everything else tossed in just made it perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love roast Brussels sprouts! And this is such a nice fall meal -- great flavor. Great recipe, too -- thanks.
ReplyDeletePurple brussels sprouts are so cool! This was a great way to use them!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good and love the pairing of the veggies. It sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting and delightful combination of ingredients. I love balsamic with Brussel sprouts, but would never have thought to add grapes. Great dish!
ReplyDeleteNot only delicious, but a gorgeous presentation!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the flavors in this dish! I have not cooked grapes before. I need to try that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great fall side dish. Loving all the flavors.
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