Maple Brussel Sprouts With Chickpeas And Walnuts is a mouthwatering, sweet and salty side dish that pairs perfectly with a protein of your choice.
After a few attempts, I’ve finally mastered my this recipe and I could not be happier, it’s SO freaking tasty! Brussel sprouts, chickpeas and walnuts sautéed in olive oil, doused in maple syrup and a pinch of salt. This side dish offers just the right amount of sweet with a hint of salt.
I look forward to this super yummy combination every time I’m going to have it, even if I’m reheating it the next day. Which makes this dish the perfect meal prep option because it’s still just as good after being zapped in the microwave as it was the night you made it. I hope you enjoy it just much as I do!
Maple Brussel Sprouts Ingredients
- Brussel sprouts
- Chickpeas
- Walnuts
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Maple syrup
Nutrition Benefits of this Recipe
- Brussel sprouts are a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C and the antioxidant kaempferol – may decrease inflammation and cancer growth.
- The combination of chickpeas, walnuts and brussel sprouts offers an epic amount of fiber in this side dish to prevent constipation and encourages gut health.
- Olive oil, walnuts and brussel sprouts contain omega 3 fatty acids, which is a preventative measure to fight inflammation in the body.
- A serving of this recipe paired with 2-3 ounces of protein, makes for a nutritionally balanced meal with ample amounts of all 3 macros.
Maple Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts, chickpeas and walnuts sautéed in olive oil, doused in maple syrup and a pinch of salt. This is the perfect sweet yet salty side dish.
Servings 4
Calories 243kcal
Equipment
- Sauté pan
- Chef knife
Ingredients
- 3 cups brussel sprouts, quartered
- 5 oz chickpeas, drained
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Place a sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the brussel sprouts and salt. Sauté for the next 5 minutes, stirring frequently (I like to cover it off and on a few times for a steaming effect, but it's up to you).
- Add the chickpeas, walnuts, and maple syrup and stir the mixture. Sauté for one more minute.
- Pair with 2-3 oz. of a protein of your choice.
Notes
Macros per serving (recipe yields 4 servings): 32g carbohydrates, 11g fat, and 10g protein.
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