Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Rice
This flavorful side dish combines oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with jasmine rice, vanilla pecans, pomegranate seeds and a citrus vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Jasmine Rice
- 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups pecan halves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
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Instructions
This appetizing side — made with roasted Brussels sprouts and Minute® Instant Jasmine Rice accented with orange and honey — is so flavorful it just might steal the show from the main dish!
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly charred and tender.
Step 3
While sprouts are roasting, stir together pecan halves and vanilla in a small bowl. Arrange on a small, parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until golden, fragrant and toasted.
Step 4
Toss together rice, roasted Brussels sprouts, pecans, pomegranate seeds, honey, orange juice, and orange zest. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Recipe Tip
Garnish with cooked and crumbled bacon or finely chopped fresh chives, if desired.
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Great Meals, Any Time!
You may see this recipe and think, looks great but who’s got the time for that? You do! You heard right, this dish may look time-consuming, but it couldn’t be simpler. We’ll give you a few tips for success before starting so that you can make delicious meals, even with a busy schedule!
Quick Tips
Gather your ingredients before you start cooking so you’ll be set up for success.
Once you have your ingredients together, toss your Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet with oil, salt and pepper. While they are roasting, combine your other ingredients and make the dressing. When your Brussels sprouts are finished, all you need to do is combine and voilá!
To save even more time in the kitchen, use our Minute® Ready to Serve White or Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice cups, which heat up in the microwave in just 1 minute.
If you don’t have any vanilla pecans ready before starting, simply use regular, unflavored nuts.
This dish is great for meal prep as it’s easy to bring along to school or to the office. Set aside some time on Sunday and separate this dish into 4 containers. Top with chicken, turkey or your favorite meat alternative for a complete meal.
Although this side dish is naturally vegetarian, feel free to add more flavor with crumbled bacon, shredded rotisserie chicken or your protein of choice.
Looking for more recipe ideas? You’ll find everything you need in our recipe section. Start with this dish of roasted vegetables and rice and move onto our convenient and delicious Red Beans and Rice.
Try our Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli for a fun evening meal.
