Canadian Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts

Shopping list

• 500 g Brussels sprouts — trimmed and halved

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• 50 g walnut halves — roughly chopped

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• 2 tbsp olive oil

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• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup — 100% maple, no added sugar

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• 0.5 tsp black pepper — freshly ground

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• 1 tsp fresh thyme — leaves only

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan).

2. 2

   Toss the halved Brussels sprouts on a large baking tray with the olive oil, black pepper and thyme leaves until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

4. 4

   Scatter the chopped walnuts over the sprouts and drizzle with the maple syrup. Return to the oven for a further 5– 7 minutes until the sprouts are golden and caramelised and the walnuts are lightly toasted.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately as a side.