Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Pistachio Sage Relish

Elevate roasted Brussels sprouts from delicious to divine by tossing them in this 4-ingredient pistachio sage relish.  Company-worthy, but easy enough for weeknights, these crispy brussels sprouts are also gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo Whole30 compatible and vegan!

Pistachio Sage Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I am not joking when I say that I could happily eat these crispy Brussels sprouts as a main dish.  Yes, they are that good.  Toasted sage and finely chopped pistachios are the perfect pair to the crispy caramelized Brussels sprouts.  You will never miss the butter, bacon or cheese accompanying most crispy Brussels sprouts recipes!

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Pistachio Sage Relish are a healthy choice:

• Making vegetables super delicious and crave-able is an easy way to eat more veggies
• Serving veggies with healthy oil or fat helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins
• Eating moderate amounts of healthy fats, like those found in avocado oil and nuts, is part of a healthy lifestyle

How to Clean Brussels Sprouts

A few stores sell ready to cook Brussels sprouts, which can be a time saver.  However, more often then not, I find that the freshest looking Brussels sprouts are not pre-cleaned.

How to clean Brussels sprouts:

1. Cut the brussels sprout off of the stem or remove a small portion of the sprout where it used to attach to the stem
2. Remove the outer leaves
3. Wash brussels sprouts in warm water
4. Cut brussels sprouts in half

To make weeknight meals a little easier and faster, like to prepare as many of the vegetables that we eat ahead of time.  That includes brussels sprouts.  I generally store the brussels sprouts in the fridge after removing the outer leaves.  I have found that I can store produce longer if it is not washed.

Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

It takes less than 5 minutes to make the pistachio sage relish that elevates these roasted brussels sprouts to crave-worthy.  Yes, a vegetable side can be crave-able.

First, toss your cleaned and halved brussels sprouts in avocado oil.

While your brussels sprouts are roasting, prepare the pistachio sage relish.  First, finely dice the fresh sage.

Next, finely chop shelled pistachios either by hand or in the food processor.

Finally, warm the remaining avocado oil in a medium size frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.  Add the fresh sage and sauté for one minute.  Add the chopped pistachios and sauté them until toasted, about one to two minutes depending on if they were raw or previously roasted.

Remove the roasted brussels sprouts from the oven

Add the roasted brussels sprouts to the pistachio sage relish, toss, season with finely ground sea salt to taste and serve immediately.  Note that the amount of sea salt you add with vary depending on taste as well as whether the pistachios were salted or unsalted.

Time Saving Tips for Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Pistachio Sage Relish

• Pre-chop pistachios in bulk and store them in the freezer until needed
• Brussels sprouts can be cleaned (but not washed) up to 48 hours in advance of cooking
• Brussels sprouts can be roasted ahead of time.  To serve, simply reheat in the oven for 5 minutes and add to sautéed pistachio sage relish until fully heated and crispy
• Frozen brussels sprouts can be used in place of fresh brussels sprouts.  However, while using frozen sprouts saves time on cleaning, using frozen brussels sprouts does not shorten the roasting time!  (Have you ever wondered if frozen veggies are as healthy as fresh?  Check out this post comparing vitamin content in fresh and frozen veggies!)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pistachio Sage Relish Recipe

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