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    Shredded Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan

    Published: Oct 19, 2017 · Modified: Jul 8, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 62 Comments

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    Healthy shredded Brussels sprouts recipes make for colorful and easy Thanksgiving side dishes. Pistachios, dried cranberries and salty Parmesan cheese add a burst of flavor and texture to this delicious holiday recipe. 83 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Shredded Brussels sprouts are an easy and colorful side dish for Thanksgiving. Tons of flavor from the pistachios, dried cranberries and Parmesan! 83 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #brusselssprouts #sidedish #cleaneating

    Shredded Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan

    I had an epiphany about Brussels sprouts a couple of years ago. The Brussels sprouts of my childhood did not give me warm and fuzzy feelings towards the little cabbages. Conveniently, I would always manage to "accidentally" drop them on the floor or transfer them to the plate of an unsuspecting cousin.

    But then everything changed. At a dinner party, one of my friends served Brussels sprouts that were shredded (well, thinly sliced) and sautéed. I took a bite to be polite...and then proceeded to eat two more helpings. The texture of the shredded Brussels sprouts made the dish light and easy to eat. Shortly after, I discovered the fantastic flavor of roasted Brussels sprouts and I can now say that they will never find their way to the floor again.

    Shredded Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pistachios, Cranberries and Parmesan...83 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SmartPoints #Thanksgiving

    When we were doing out monthly "stock-up" at Trader Joe's this weekend, we picked up this gorgeous stalk of Brussels sprouts. My kids were amazed at how they grow and I was almost tempted to hang up the stalk as a decoration! Almost.

    Brussels sprouts on the stalk

    Recipes for shredded Brussels sprouts are always popular around our house, and this fantastic side dish recipe is ideal for a Thanksgiving feast, or any other fall or winter meal. Dried cranberries add a touch of sweetness and the pistachios add a little crunch. For me, the Parmesan cheese added enough salt so that I didn't season with extra salt. However, please taste it before serving and season to suit your palate.

    Shredded Brussels Sprouts Recipe:

    Cut each Brussels sprout in half through the root, then slice thinly.

    Shredded Brussels sprouts sauteing in the pan

    Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, 4 to 5 minutes.

    Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the Brussels sprouts. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are tender, but still bright green.

    Colorful shelled pistachios

    Stirthe pistachios, dried cranberries, Parmesan cheese and pepper into the sauteed Brussels sprouts. Taste and season with additional salt, if desired.

    Shredded & Sauteed Brussels sprouts, mixed with dried cranberries, pistachio and Parmesan makes a fantastic side dish! 83 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm until ready to serve.

    Other Thanksgiving feast recipes:

    Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter & Roasted Shallots
    Dried Cherry & Cranberry Sauce
    How to Make Turkey Gravy: Recipe & Troubleshooting

    Shredded Brussels sprouts are an easy and colorful side dish for Thanksgiving. Tons of flavor from the pistachios, dried cranberries & Parmesan! 83 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan

    Shredded Brussels sprouts are an easy and colorful side dish for Thanksgiving. Tons of flavor from the pistachios, dried cranberries & Parmesan!
    4.82 from 22 votes
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    Course: Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten Free, Holiday Recipes, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 10 Servings
    Calories: 83kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ pounds Brussels sprouts
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
    • ½ yellow onion diced
    • ⅓ cup shelled pistachios chopped
    • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
    • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • salt to taste*
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    Instructions

    • Cut each Brussels sprout in half through the root, then slice thinly.
    • Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the Brussels sprouts. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are tender, but still bright green.
    • Stir in the pistachios, dried cranberries, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Taste and season with additional salt, if desired.
    • Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm until ready to serve.

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    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 2 (Points+)
    *Not included in nutritional information

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.1g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 3.8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2.4mg | Sodium: 70.3mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 4.4g
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    This post was originally posted on November 4, 2013, and has been updated.

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. SQuiroz

        January 08, 2021 at 10:25 am

        5 stars
        I was pleasantly surprised at how great this was! Such simple ingredients! It was the caramelized
        onions that gave off the amazing flavors! Will be making this a lot more! Thanks!

        Reply
      2. Geoff Schulteis

        June 07, 2020 at 12:40 am

        5 stars
        Great flavors that all go well together!

        Reply
      3. Jennifer Loveridge

        May 23, 2018 at 10:15 pm

        5 stars
        Great recipe. Super easy. I was worried the cranberries would be too sweet but I chopped them up very small and the bit of sweetness worked perfect against the slight bitterness of the Brussels sprouts. I would try pomegranate or dried tart cherry which I think would work too.
        Did anyone try fresh cranberries?

        Reply
      4. Bailee

        December 01, 2017 at 7:53 am

        5 stars
        OBSESSED WITH THIS RECIPE!

        How much is one serving?

        Reply
        • Dara

          December 01, 2017 at 3:46 pm

          One serving is 1/2 cup. And I understand the obsessions...one of my favorites! 🙂

          Reply
      5. Elizabeth Higgins

        November 20, 2017 at 9:09 am

        5 stars
        Your Shredded Brussels Sprouts recipe looks really healthy and delish, Dara. What do you think about using dried currants or dried raisins in case dried cranberries are not available? And thank you for adding pistachios in this recipe - I love them! I also like almonds and pine nuts; and might just try adding some of them when I make this over the weekend. I'll let you know how it goes.

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        • Dara

          November 20, 2017 at 9:56 am

          Hi Elizabeth, I think dried currants would work well. I'd be inclined to try dried cherries over raisins, however. I hope you enjoy it! This is the dish that made me fall in love with shredded Brussels sprouts.

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          • Elizabeth Higgins

            November 23, 2017 at 7:36 am

            Hmm..yea, I think I got where you're going with this. Putting aside my not being a raisins fan, I think the flavor would just overpower and won't match with the rest of the ingredients unlike the others. Thanks for the tip! I hope I don't mess mine up and end up with an unsatisfactory meal. Haha!

            Reply
      6. luci

        November 10, 2017 at 2:45 pm

        this looks amazing! i've made brussels sprouts slaws but never with cranberries.... it seems like a perfect addition. definitely going to try this out as soon as possible!

        Reply
      7. Holly Waterfall

        November 10, 2017 at 6:46 am

        5 stars
        I loved your comment about your kids being shocked at how brussels sprouts grow - both my son and my wife had no idea until last week! Made me laugh.
        This recipe sounds so delicious and a great use of brussels sprouts!

        Reply
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