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 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 10 oz Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved; 2 Tbsp olive oil; None salt to taste; None pepper to taste; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cup cilantro chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; Juice of 1 lime lime juice; 1 clove garlic peeled and chopped; None salt to taste; None pepper to taste

Seasonal Mexican-inspired roast using brussels sprouts and pumpkin seed pesto.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · January 15, 2023

A little about this dish

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
Salt — None — to taste
Pepper — None — to taste
Pumpkin seeds — 1/4 cup
Cilantro — 1/2 cup — chopped
Olive oil — 1/4 cup
Lime juice — Juice of 1 lime
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.

A final fox tip

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.