We cannot be celebrating Christmas without a delicious dish of Brussel sprouts. Part of the brassica family just like cauliflower and broccoli, they are high in fibre, antioxidants, folate, Vitamins C and K. Brussel sprouts are also high the natural compound, glucosinolates which support the body’s natural detoxification abilities. This dish can be served as a side to your Christmas roast.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of Nutiva Coconut oil
4 cups or approximately 180g of small Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup fresh cranberries and 1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
Maldon sea salt and pepper to taste
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and place a large roasting tray with the coconut oil in the oven to melt.
2. Slice off the ends of the sprouts, remove any brown or yellow skins and halve any larger ones.
3. Remove the roasting tray and add the sprouts and cranberries, season and very carefully toss in the hot coconut oil.
4. Roast for 20 mins, stir and roast for a further 10 minutes until the sprouts are just tender and starting to caramelise.