Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries Pecans And Butternut Squash Food

SLOW COOKER BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRANBERRIES, PECANS, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Toss together the Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and red onion and place in the base of a 5 quart slow cooker
• Stir together the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour over the veggies and toss
• Cook on high for 2-2.5 hours, stirring once at one hour. Start checking for doneness at 2 hours. Brussels sprouts should be softened but still have some chew to them. Butternut squash should be tender and not mushy
• Add fresh cranberries and cook for 5 additional minutes
• Sprinkle with pecans and serve
• Sheet pan method:
• Pre-heat oven to 425°F. Line two large sheet pans with parchment and set aside
• Toss the Brussels sprouts, butternut and red onion with the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt PLUS one tablespoon of olive oil
• Spread over the sheet pans evenly
• Roast for 15 minutes, flip the veggies, and roast for 10 more minutes
• Add the cranberries, and return to the oven for 5 additional minutes
• Sprinkle with pecans and serve

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PECANS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Slice the Brussels sprouts using the thinnest slicing disc of a food processor. If you do not have a food processor, you may slice thinly with a knife or a mandoline.
• Set a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat and add the pecans. Cook, stirring continually, until the pecans darken in color and begin to give off a toasted aroma, approximately 2 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and stir to combine. Once the butter has melted, add the Brussels sprouts, salt and pepper and cook, stirring continually, until the color brightens and the sprouts are just tender, approximately 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the cranberries, toss and serve.