This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs (ha!) beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish!
Brussels Sprouts with Pear and Blue Cheese are so delicious, even your kids will eat them.
It’s about time I found a Brussels Sprouts recipe I truly truly loved (also…when I first posted this recipe back in 2014 I totally thought it was Brussel Sprouts and not Brussels. I’m called The Cookie Rookie for a reason LOL!). I fought trying them for so long…I was never even forced to eat them as a child! But as I delve more and more into the food blogging world…these healthy little beauties are hard to ignore. People just rave about them…I had to give them a try.
Of course, if I’m going to try something…I’m going to add cheese. That’s a given. Trying Brussels Sprouts for me meant mixing in blue cheese crumbles, freshly sliced pear, and toastedwalnuts. I couldn’t just try them with salt and pepper. I needed to dress them up. I wasn’t disappointed. This Brussels Sprouts Recipe has quickly become one of our favorite holiday side dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter!
What’s the best way to cook Brussels Sprouts?
For me, I love to cook brussels in a skillet on the stovetop. You can roast them in the oven, fry them, steam them, or even boil them. But for me…they’re just so easy to cook on the stove over medium heat. They’re quick, easy, and SO delicious. I especially love the flavor combination in this simple side dish recipe. The crunch from the toasted walnuts pairs beautifully with the creamy blue cheese and bright fresh pear.
If you thought you didn’t love Brussels Sprouts, this recipe can make you change your mind. Give it a try.
There is so much to love about this vibrant veggie. For one, this is quite possibly the easiest side dish I have ever made. I LOVE easy recipes. It’s kind of my thing. I couldn’t believe that making these literally meant cutting them in half…and putting them in a pan. That’s IT. I mean…really? Well I guess you do have to chop up the pears and toast the walnuts…but those are simple steps as well. If I can make this recipe, you can too!
They’re also healthy. Its never a bad thing when a delicious and easy recipe also just so happens to be good for you. Brussels Sprouts for the win! Who knew? I have a feeling you’re going to be making this often once you give it a try.
Thanks for giving everyone’s most hated green a try with this Brussels Sprouts Recipe. Let’s give brussels a new reputation! There’s so much to love about them. If you want to try a few more recipes proving how delicious they are, be sure to check out this Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Bacon, and Bacon Pecan Balsamic Brussels Sprouts.
Brussels Sprouts with Pear, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts
This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs (ha!) beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish!
- 2 tbsp walnuts chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound brussels sprouts halved
- pinch salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 pears sliced and chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Heat walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly toasted. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Without stirring, cook covered for about 7 minutes.
Uncover and add walnuts, pears, and lemon juice; stirring to reveal the caramelized brussels sprouts. Continue cooking for about 3 more minutes.
Take off of heat and add blue cheese crumbles. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Brussels Sprouts with Pear, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 264mg 11%
Potassium 609mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 11g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 20.1%
Vitamin C 122.1%
Calcium 15%
Iron 10.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
AROUND THE WEB: Looking for more healthy Easter side dishes? Our blogger friends have the right idea with these recipes; Vegan Green Bean Casserole, Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites, and Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries!
