Brussels Sprouts With Butternut Squash and Currants

A healthy and flavorful side dish combining tender brussels sprouts, roasted shallots, and butternut squash, brightened with lemon zest and currants. Finished with a sprinkle of hemp seeds for added nutrition and texture.

4 servings
59 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shallots, cut in half
  • 2 cups brussels sprouts, leaves separated from the hearts
  • ½ cup butternut squash, diced
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • ½ whole organic lemon, zest only
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or Dr. Fuhrman's Black Fig Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dried currants
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the shallots and 2 tablespoons water in aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.

    50 min

  2. 2.

    In a stainless steel pan, steam the brussels sprout hearts and butternut squash in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes. Add the shallots, thyme, brussels sprout leaves, lemon zest, vinegar, and currants. Steam 3 more minutes.

    8 min

  3. 3.

    Sprinkle with hemp seeds to garnish.

    1 min