🎄✨ Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Christmas Skewers with Walnut Honey
Mediterranean • Sweet–Savory • Festive • 25 minutes
✅ Ingredients (Makes 12–15 skewers)
Brussels Sprouts
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500 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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2–3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp honey or date syrup
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
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Salt & black pepper
For the Walnut Honey Drizzle
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3 tbsp honey (or date syrup for Mediterranean flavor)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
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Zest of ½ lemon or orange
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Pinch of cinnamon (optional but festive)
Skewer Add-ons (Mediterranean style)
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Cherry tomatoes
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Mini mozzarella balls or feta cubes
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Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Brussels Sprouts
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Bring a pot of water to boil.
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Blanch Brussels sprouts for 3 minutes to soften slightly.
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Drain and pat dry.
2. Caramelize
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In a bowl mix:
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olive oil
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honey
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balsamic vinegar
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garlic
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thyme/oregano
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paprika
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salt + pepper
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Toss sprouts in the mixture.
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Spread on a baking tray cut-side down.
3. Roast
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Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 18–22 minutes
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Until they are:
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golden
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caramelized
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slightly crispy on edges
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Flip halfway for even browning.
4. Make the Walnut Honey Drizzle
In a small bowl combine:
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honey
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olive oil
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chopped walnuts
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lemon/orange zest
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pinch of cinnamon
Warm 10 seconds in microwave (optional) to thin slightly.
5. Assemble the Skewers
On each skewer thread:
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A roasted Brussels sprout
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A cherry tomato
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A mozzarella ball or small feta cube
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Another sprout
(Or keep them fully Brussels-only if you want.)
6. Finish
Drizzle the walnut honey generously over the skewers.
Top with:
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Extra chopped walnuts
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Fresh parsley
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A light squeeze of lemon
🍽 Serve With
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Greek yogurt dipping sauce
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Pomegranate arils for extra color
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A drizzle of balsamic glaze
💛 Mediterranean Tips
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Replace honey with carob syrup for deep Mediterranean sweetness.
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Add sumac on top for a lemony pop.
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Use pistachios instead of walnuts for a Christmas-green look.
