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Even if you’re sure you don’t like Brussels sprouts, I urge you to give this super simple recipe a try. Like me, you might find out you actually love Brussels sprouts when they’re roasted with a little honey!

So here’s the honest truth: For years, I thought Brussels sprouts were absolutely disgusting.

There are very few things I can’t stomach (thanks to my mom always making me eat everything on my plate), but Brussels sprouts were on my very short list of “Things I Hope I Never Have to Eat Again”.

That plan was going great until we went over to someone’s house a few years ago and they served us roasted Brussels sprouts. I ate them because I wanted to be polite, not knowing that my whole opinion of Brussels sprouts was going to completely flip on its head as a result of my effort to be polite.

Let me tell you: there is a major difference between roasting something and boiling something — at least when it comes to Brussels sprouts!

We absolutely LOVE Roasted Brussels sprouts!

Once I’d had a bite or two of these roasted Brussels sprouts, I promptly reneged every last thing I’d said about how much I despised Brussels sprouts.

I was hooked. How had I gone years of my life not knowing about this amazing-ness??

So recently, when I saw this recipe in the latest issue of All You magazine, I ripped it out and set it on the stack of recipes Jesse had on his desk to use for planning next week’s menu.

And I hinted around at how amazing they looked.

But that was that.

Until two days ago, when I get done with an afternoon meeting and Jesse brings me this…

And I about squeal.

My man knows the way to his woman’s heart, that’s for sure.

Also, I still cannot believe I am swooning over Brussels sprouts!

It almost feels like I need to apologize for that. Or wonder if I’m on the verge of a midlife crisis or something?!

I posted this picture on Facebook and Instagram and so many of you requested the recipe that I wanted to share it here. Since I don’t want to keep a good thing to myself.

Plus, I’d like to introduce you to this addiction of mine not only because these are so amazing, but also so that maybe the trend will catch on and become more mainstream. Then, maybe, just maybe, I’ll feel less self-conscious about my incessant obsession with Brussel sprouts!

Ingredients for Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• 1 lb. Brussels Sprouts
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

How to Make Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. Wash Brussels Sprouts, trim the ends off, and cut them in half.

3. Please cut Brussels Sprouts in a medium size bowl,

4. Drizzle olive oil over the Brussels Sprouts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and season.

5. On a large cookie sheet or roasting pan, put a single layer of Brussels Sprouts, cut side down.

6. Roast in preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until tender and edges are starting to brown.

7. Remove Brussels sprouts from oven and drizzle with honey.

8. Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes, or until warmed through.

9. Serve immediately!