Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Here we toss nutty roasted sprouts with a quick sun-dried tomato pesto.
Prep: 20 Minutes | Total Time: 30 Minutes
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1 1/2 pounds
Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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5 teaspoons
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1/4 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground pepper
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7 tablespoons
water, divided
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1/4 cup
sun-dried tomatoes, soft; not oil-packed or reconstituted and chopped
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1 medium clove
garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon
pine nuts, toasted
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2 teaspoons
red-wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon
dried oregano
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1 tablespoon
shredded Parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with 2 teaspoons oil, salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon water. Roast for 10 minutes. Stir and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon water. Continue roasting until tender, about 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, place the remaining 3 teaspoons oil and 5 tablespoons water in a food processor; add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, vinegar and oregano and process until a rough pesto forms. Stir in Parmesan. Toss the Brussels sprouts with the pesto.
Reviewed July 16, 2012
From www.eatingwell.com with permission. © 2011-2012 Eating Well Inc.
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Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Makes: 6 servings
- Calories99
- Fat6 g
- Saturated fat1 g
- Cholesterol1 mg
- Carbohydrates11 g
- Dietary fiber4 g
- Protein4 g
- Sodium185 mg
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