Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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Here we toss nutty roasted sprouts with a quick sun-dried tomato pesto.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, 3/4 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
7 tablespoons water, divided
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soft (not oil-packed) or reconstituted and chopped (see Tip)
1 medium clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted (see Tip)
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Toss Brussels sprouts with 2 teaspoons oil, salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon water. Roast for 10 minutes. Stir and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon water. Continue roasting until tender, about 10 minutes more.
Meanwhile, place the remaining 3 teaspoons oil and 5 tablespoons water in a food processor; add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, vinegar and oregano and process until a rough pesto forms. Stir in Parmesan. Toss the Brussels sprouts with the pesto.

Tips

Tips: For this recipe, look for soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil). If you can only find tomatoes that are very dry (and hard), soak in boiling water for about 20 minutes, then drain and chop them before using.

To toast pine nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2010

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

99	Calories
6g	Fat
11g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 99
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g	8%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Vitamin A 987IU	20%
Vitamin C 78mg	86%
Folate 77mcg	19%
Sodium 143mg	6%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 34mg	8%
Potassium 483mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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