Roasted Chestnut and Cranberry Stuffed Brussels Sprouts

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Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts filled with toasted chestnuts and tart cranberries, perfect for a festive Christmas side dish. This Mediterranean Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Brussels sprouts, chestnuts, roasted and chopped, and dried cranberries for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim and halve 1 lb Brussels sprouts lengthwise, then carefully scoop out some of the inner leaves to create a cavity for stuffing.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup roasted chopped chestnuts, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Step 3: Stuff each Brussels sprout half with the chestnut-cranberry mixture, then place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle 3 tbsp olive oil evenly over the sprouts.
  4. Step 4: Roast for 20-25 minutes until the Brussels sprouts are tender and slightly caramelized, turning halfway through for even cooking.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top while still hot, allowing it to melt slightly before serving.

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