Mustard-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Your holiday spread can be genuinely healthy this year. Brussels sprouts are nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetables, known to contain antioxidants, vitamins such as C and K, as well as fiber. They are also low in calories.

Here, the Brussels sprouts gain an unexpected, tasty kick from mustard in this vegan, heart-healthy recipe. These will be right at home on any holiday table.

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 lb. small Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• kosher salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup apricot jam
• 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard
• pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup unsalted pepitas

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1/2 cup water and 2 tbsp. oil to a simmer in a large skillet. Add Brussels sprouts, season with 1/2 tsp. salt, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together jam, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.

Step 3

Uncover skillet, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until water has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Drizzle remaining 2 tbsp. oil over Brussels sprouts, add garlic, and cook, tossing occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are golden brown and tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add jam mixture and cook 1 minute. Toss with pepitas.

Enjoy!

NUTRITION (per serving): 155 calories, 5 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 7 g sugars (4.5 g added sugars), 9 g fat (1.5 g sat fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 179 mg sodium