Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts
Brussels sprouts are pan-seared until deeply caramelized, then brightened with fresh orange juice and zest for a lively citrus note. Toasted walnuts add warm, nutty crunch that contrasts the tender sprouts. This side shines alongside roasted meats or holiday mains when you want a vibrant, textural vegetable dish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Spread walnut oil evenly over the bottom of a large, heavy skillet set over medium-high heat.
- 2
Place Brussels sprouts, cut-sides down, in the skillet and cook until lightly browned.
- 3
Pour orange juice over the sprouts and continue cooking until tender; transfer the sprouts and juice to a large bowl.
- 4
Cook walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly toasted.
- 5
Add the walnuts to the Brussels sprouts with the orange zest, gently toss, and season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 96.96 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 5.09 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 11.59 g 4%
- Total Fat 4.94 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 11.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.03 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 469.66 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 37.04 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 105.49 mg Good Source 117%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
About This Recipe
Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brussels Sprout, Chopped Walnuts, Orange, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 96.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Brussels Sprout, Chopped Walnuts, Orange, Salt & Pepper, Walnut Oil. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 96.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts healthy?
- Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 96.96 calories and 5.09 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus and Tree Nuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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