Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Grapes

Ingredients

• 1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  

• ½ lb red seedless grapes
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  
• 2-3 T balsamic vinegar
  
• ¼ tsp black pepper
  
• ¼ cup toasted walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat baking mat.
3. Trim the Brussels sprouts of any dry ends and loose leaves, then halve and place facing down on a lined sheet pan along with garlic and grapes. Roast 20-25 minutes or until the sprouts are well-browned and crisp. Grapes will darken and get plump.
4. Transfer sprouts and grapes to a serving bowl, drizzle with balsamic, add fresh thyme and pepper, drizzle with balsamic. If using walnuts, sprinkle decoratively over the top.