The plate features beautifully roasted brussels sprouts topped with vibrant green cilantro pumpkin seed pesto, garnished with slices of fresh lime.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Name: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Brussels sprouts, 10 oz trimmed and halved; olive oil, 2 Tbsp None; salt, None to taste; pepper, None to taste; pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup None; cilantro, 1/2 cup chopped; olive oil, 1/4 cup None; lime juice, Juice of 1 lime None; garlic, 1 clove peeled and chopped; salt, None to taste; pepper, None to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: January 15, 2023

For this seasonal and interesting Mexican-inspired main dish, we are making Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto. The key ingredients are Brussels sprouts, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and lime - all in season and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients (for 2)

Brussels sprouts - 10 oz - trimmed and halved
Olive oil - 2 Tbsp - None
Salt - None - to taste
Pepper - None - to taste
Pumpkin seeds - 1/4 cup - None
Cilantro - 1/2 cup - chopped
Olive oil - 1/4 cup - None
Lime juice - Juice of 1 lime - None
Garlic - 1 clove - peeled and chopped
Salt - None - to taste
Pepper - None - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥😎

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 - 🥗🌿🧂

In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 - 🍳🔥👍

Spread the Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
Step 4 - 🔨💥🥬

In a food processor, pulse the pumpkin seeds until coarsely ground. Add the cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture forms a loose paste.
Step 5 - 🍽️💦🍋

Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the cilantro pumpkin seed pesto and garnish with lime slices.
Step 6 - 🍲🔥👅

Serve hot.

Additional

For a heartier main dish, serve the roasted Brussels sprouts on a bed of quinoa or pilaf. Swap the pumpkin seeds for any other nut or seed you prefer. This dish pairs well with a Mexican lager or a tart margarita.