🎄✨ Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Christmas Skewers with Walnut Honey

Mediterranean • Sweet–Savory • Festive • 25 minutes

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✅ Ingredients (Makes 12–15 skewers)

Brussels Sprouts

• 500 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

• 2–3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp honey or date syrup

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano

• Salt & black pepper

For the Walnut Honey Drizzle

• 3 tbsp honey (or date syrup for Mediterranean flavor)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts

• Zest of ½ lemon or orange

• Pinch of cinnamon (optional but festive)

Skewer Add-ons (Mediterranean style)

• Cherry tomatoes

• Mini mozzarella balls or feta cubes

• Fresh basil or parsley (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Brussels Sprouts

1. Bring a pot of water to boil.

2. Blanch Brussels sprouts for 3 minutes to soften slightly.

3. Drain and pat dry.

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2. Caramelize

1. In a bowl mix:

   • olive oil

   • honey

   • balsamic vinegar

   • garlic

   • thyme/oregano

   • paprika

   • salt + pepper

2. Toss sprouts in the mixture.

3. Spread on a baking tray cut-side down.

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3. Roast

• Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 18–22 minutes

• Until they are:

  • golden

  • caramelized

  • slightly crispy on edges

Flip halfway for even browning.

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4. Make the Walnut Honey Drizzle

In a small bowl combine:

• honey

• olive oil

• chopped walnuts

• lemon/orange zest

• pinch of cinnamon

Warm 10 seconds in microwave (optional) to thin slightly.

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5. Assemble the Skewers

On each skewer thread:

• A roasted Brussels sprout

• A cherry tomato

• A mozzarella ball or small feta cube

• Another sprout

(Or keep them fully Brussels-only if you want.)

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6. Finish

Drizzle the walnut honey generously over the skewers.

Top with:

• Extra chopped walnuts

• Fresh parsley

• A light squeeze of lemon

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🍽 Serve With

• Greek yogurt dipping sauce

• Pomegranate arils for extra color

• A drizzle of balsamic glaze

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💛 Mediterranean Tips

• Replace honey with carob syrup for deep Mediterranean sweetness.

• Add sumac on top for a lemony pop.

• Use pistachios instead of walnuts for a Christmas-green look.