Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. I use the defrost setting for about 1 minute. Keep checking because microwave settings vary.

In a foil-lined baking sheet, toss halved Brussels sprouts with 3 tablespoons melted butter and maple syrup.

Place baking sheet in the oven and roast for about 25 minutes. The Brussels sprouts should be caramelized.

About 5 minutes before the Brussels sprouts are done, toast sliced almonds in a pan. Once they are toasted, add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and melt. Remove from heat.

Once Brussels sprouts are roasted, put them in a mixing bowl and toss in the toasted almond mixture. Garnish with arils from pomegranate and serve.

Notes:
1. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow leaves.
2. If you are using very small Brussels sprouts, you do not need to cut them in half.