10 Amazing Side Dishes for Thanksgiving & Christmas - Easy Side Dishes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Brussels sprouts

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is a more affordable alternative with a similar texture.

Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts by cutting a little bit off the bottom.

Slice the Brussels sprouts in half.

Transfer the Brussels sprouts into a large mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix everything together.

Transfer the Brussels sprouts onto a large baking pan, spreading them out into a single layer with the cut side facing down.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place the Brussels sprouts into the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes.

While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, prepare the honey balsamic sauce by pouring 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey into an empty bowl.

Mix the honey balsamic sauce together and set aside.

Once the Brussels sprouts are done roasting, they should have a nice golden crisp on the edges.

Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts into a mixing bowl.

Pour the honey balsamic sauce over the roasted Brussels sprouts.

Toss the Brussels sprouts well in the sauce and serve.

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