Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries
Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries balances bright citrus with warm ginger for a lively, lightly sweet side. Toasted pecans add crunch while dried cranberries bring a pleasant tart pop against tender sprouts. Serve it alongside roasted poultry or pork, or as a festive vegetable at holiday dinners and fall gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Shred the Brussels sprouts using a food processor.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the shredded Brussels sprouts in the hot oil until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to low; cook and stir the pecans into the Brussels sprouts until the pecans are fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir the orange juice into the Brussels sprouts mixture; fold in the cranberries and ginger. Simmer until the juice is mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 158.22 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.32 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 16.97 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.92 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.38 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 9.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 280.35 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 18.02 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 56.11 mg Good Source 62%
- 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
Orange Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brussels Sprout, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 158.22 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries made of?
- The main ingredients are Brussels Sprout, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry, Fresh Ginger, Olive Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries?
- 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 158.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries healthy?
- Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 158.22 calories and 3.32 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.09 g (5% of the Daily Value). 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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