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Charred balsamic parmesan brussels sprouts with pomegranate seeds and crispy herb smashed potatoes

Two of my ALL time favorite side dishes!

Ingredients

Charred balsamic parmesan brussels

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fig honey (or just honey)
  • red chili flakes
  • salt & pepper
  • Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 pcs shallots (quartered)
  • Parmesan cheese, shaved

Crispy herb smashed potatoes

  • 1 lb baby gold potatoes
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • dill (freshly chopped)
  • chives (freshly chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme, garlic, fig honey, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper in a glass jar. Whisk well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add halved Brussels sprouts and quartered shallots to a bowl.

  3. 3

    Add 3/4 of the dressing and mix well.

  4. 4

    Pour on a lined baking sheet and place all Brussels sprouts cut side down.

  5. 5

    Bake at 450 for 20 minutes or until Brussels are tender and charred.

  6. 6

    Remove from oven.

  7. 7

    Pour over last bit of dressing and mix in shaved parm.

  8. 8

    Top with pomegranate seeds and enjoy!

  9. 9

    Add baby potatoes, apple cider vinegar and salt to a pot.

  10. 10

    Add water until it’s covering all potatoes by about an inch.

  11. 11

    Place over high heat and bring to a boil.

  12. 12

    Once boiling, turn down heat a bit and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

  13. 13

    Strain and set on a lined baking dish and let cool for a few minutes.

  14. 14

    Take a mason jar and lightly press on each potato until just smashed.

  15. 15

    Toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.

  16. 16

    Bake at 450 for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are nice and crisp.

  17. 17

    Remove from oven and top with more olive oil / fresh herbs and enjoy!