Festive Brussels Sprouts and Green Beans with Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, and Pecans Recipe
A festive collection of classic Christmas dinner side dishes featuring perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts with pecans, tender green beans, creamy mashed potatoes, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce to complement your holiday meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
Other Sides
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Brussels Sprouts: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast Brussels Sprouts: Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking and a crispy, caramelized exterior. Add chopped pecans to the Brussels sprouts during the last 5 minutes of roasting to toast them lightly.
- Cook Green Beans: While Brussels sprouts roast, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and optionally toss with a little olive oil or butter, and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Mashed Potatoes: Reheat or prepare mashed potatoes according to your preference. For homemade, boil peeled potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, cream or milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Serve Cranberry Sauce: Spoon cranberry sauce into a serving bowl, allowing guests to add as much as desired alongside the savory sides.
- Plate and Serve: Arrange the roasted Brussels sprouts with pecans, green beans, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce on the dinner table as beautiful and flavorful Christmas dinner sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or a drizzle of balsamic glaze to the Brussels sprouts before roasting.
- To save time, use store-bought cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes.
- Roast pecans separately if you prefer them extra crunchy.
- Green beans can also be steamed or sautéed depending on preference.
- Adjust salt and pepper amounts according to taste and dietary needs.
Keywords: Christmas sides, Brussels sprouts, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, holiday recipes