5 22 Published Sep 18, 2023, Updated Oct 02, 2024 Long gone are the days of mushy and overcooked steamed sprouts. These babies are smothered in a sweet balsamic glaze and roasted at a high temperature. They come out of the oven a golden brown color and caramelized to perfection.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Cooks up in 30 minutes! You only need 5 simple ingredients (plus salt + pepper). The balsamic maple glaze is definitely what takes these brussels to the next level! It’s a versatile side dish that’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but fancy enough to be served for a holiday meal.
Ingredients Needed
brussels sprouts – be sure to rinse well and then trim off the tough ends and cut into halves. Look for brussels sprouts that have bright green heads that are firm, feel heavy for their size with leaves that are tightly packed. Avoid yellow leaves or black spots and chop these off if needed olive oil – I prefer the taste of extra virgin olive oil in this recipe but you can also use another subtlely flavored oil such as avocado oil if you prefer. balsamic vinegar – adds a delicious acidity to the glaze. maple syrup – pairs perfect with the balsamic vinegar and adds a subtle sweetness to the brussels sprouts. garlic – adds a delicious flavor to the glaze. sea salt and ground pepper – seasonings to enhance the flavors of the glaze.
How to Make
How to Serve
I’m totally guilty of just eating these sprouts straight off the baking pan as a snack, but they are the perfect side dish! Here are some ideas to serve along with these balsamic brussels sprouts:
Add herbs – Serve your brussels with some fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary or parsley. Parmesan – Add a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese when you take them out of the oven for some cheesy goodness. Sweet + spicy – Go for a sweet and spicy combo with a drizzle of honey and dash of red pepper flakes. Bacon bits – Make some tempeh bacon or coconut bacon (or the real deal!), chop into small pieces and top your brussels sprouts with bacon ‘bits’ for some umami flavor!
Baked chicken tenders or apple cider vinegar chicken are a great protein choice. Looking for vegan or vegetarian options? Try my baked peanut tofu or easy marinated tempeh. Serve along with a side salad like my garlicky kale salad for some extra greens. Make a loaf of ellen’s sourdough bread or whip up a batch of vegan cornbread. Add these brussles to a bowl like this harvest bowl or maple balsamic tempeh bowl. Serve them as a side dish for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Here are some pairing ideas for a full holiday spread: lentil loaf, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, healthy apple crisp, vegan pumpkin pie.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftover brussels sprouts can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. To reheat, you have options. You can warm them in the oven, just put them on a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF until warmed through or you can put brussels sprouts in a sauce pan and heat over medium until warm. You can reheat using a microwave but be aware they will lose their crispiness.
More Brussels Sprouts Recipes
Apple Cider Vinegar Brussels Sprouts Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad Maple Mustard Tempeh Meal Prep Bowls Roasted Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk Roasted Brussels Sprouts Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
More Roasted Veggies to Try
Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Sweet Potatoes Easy Roasted Carrots Apple Cider Vinegar Brussels Sprouts Roasted Delicata Squash Roasted Cabbage Roasted Honeynut Squash
Be sure to check out all of my brussels sprouts recipes as the full collection of side dishes here on EBF!
