Name: Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts & Chickpeas Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 3 cups brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 1 red onion, sliced very thin; 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tsp avocado oil; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt; 1/4 cup walnuts; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; quinoa, or your favorite grain

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Easy 1-pan meal with chickpeas, brussels sprouts, and red onion in an easy maple balsamic sauce. Enjoy as sweet side or hearty main meal.

Hi, everyone!

I’m here to share another 1-pan meal with you that is delicious as it is pretty.

It has all of the sweetness and romance you need this Valentine’s Day.

You and your 1-pan.

If you’re not a fan of brussels sprouts, I can promise you that you’ll be one by the end of this recipe.

So go warm a skillet and let’s make Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts & Chickpeas Bake.

At an early age my parents pegged me as the “healthy eater” of the family, telling people about how I used to eat plain yogurt as a baby and salads without dressing.

It’s true; there weren’t many things that I didn’t like, and I was always good about finishing my vegetables.

And everyone else’s.

When my parents heated up a bag of Bird’s Eye frozen mixed vegetables with dinner I filled my plate half, leaving my sister and parents fighting for peas and carrots and corn.

So it doesn’t surprise anyone that I’m veg-obsessed now.

What You Need to Make Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts & Chickpeas Bake

Here’s what you need:

brussels sprouts
red onion
chickpeas
avocado oil
balsamic vinegar
maple syrup
Himalayan sea salt
walnuts
dried cranberries

That’s it!

Why Balsamic and Brussels Go Together

Sometimes, though, I was offset by a bitter bunch of brussels sprouts.

The bigger ones especially can be bitter if not prepared properly.

I don’t know who first thought of balsamic and maple syrup together, but they’re a genius,

The acidity of the vinegar mixed with the sweet syrup on roasted veggies is heaven.

Adding the maple balsamic mixture in the last few minutes cooks out the acidity of the balsamic, softens the sweetness of the syrup, and makes the entire dish all caramelized and amazing.

Add in walnuts and dried cranberries and you have a feast.

How to Serve Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts & Chickpeas Bake

Enjoy this meal with your favorite person, or, don’t, and keep all of the sweetness to yourself.

I don’t blame you.

Sharing veggies this good would pretty much be the ultimate act of love.

This meal is perfect for meal prep, because it makes several servings and stores well in the fridge for days.

I added chickpeas to mine for extra protein, but if you’re serving as a side, you can leave them out.

Alternatively, to make it heartier to serve as an entree, serve over quinoa or your favorite grain.

I like to serve the leftovers cold over kale and quinoa with maple tahini dressing for a quick lunch salad!

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XO Lauren