This delicious roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze recipe is an easy, simple, and healthy vegetarian side dish for any occasion. It's a no-brainer, only needs a few ingredients, and is a nutritious option for dinner parties, date night, or any other special celebration.
Why choose roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze?
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze is a very simple dish to make. Don't let the fanciness of the name trick you into thinking that you'll have to follow a complicated recipe and find a long list of ingredients.
With just five ingredients, a little time to prepare your sprouts, an oven tray, and a little bit of drizzling, you will have this healthy and nutritious side dish on a plate in a jiffy.
This Brussels sprout recipe idea is a great way to add fiber to your diet and help you get your daily requirement of vitamins and calcium.
Another good thing about this recipe is that while it's in the oven, you could spend your time on another dish, catch up on some chores, or help the kids with their homework.
Ingredients you'll need for roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze
Brussels sprouts
Original Crabby Seasoning
balsamic vinegar
honey
Ingredient notes for roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze
Brussels sprouts
The main ingredient for this recipe is packed with fiber and has essential minerals like potassium, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Just make sure that you start with nice, firm green sprouts.
Seasoning your Brussels sprouts
The olive oil and Original Crabby Seasoning are used to season the Brussels sprouts while they are on the baking tray. For me this is a time saver because I don't have to worry about having a huge pile of dishes and wares when wash-up time comes around.
If you don't have the Original Crabby Seasoning, you may substitute with salt and pepper. If you like things on the spicy side, you may replace the Original Crabby Seasoning with the Cajun Crabby Seasoning.
If you don't have extra virgin olive oil, you may use another oil that you have in your pantry.
Balsamic Glaze
The glaze is very simple and only calls for drizzling the balsamic vinegar, honey, and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil onto the Brussels sprouts right after removing them from the oven.
How to roast Brussels sprouts?
After washing and cutting, you only need to follow four simple steps before you are ready to enjoy your roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze.
How to prep Brussels sprouts?
To get your Brussels sprouts ready for cooking, you just need to trim and wash them. Remove damaged outer leaves and cut just enough off the tips to make them look great. (If you cut off too much, your Brussels sprout will fall apart.) Wash your sprouts, place them on a cutting board, and use a sharp knife to cut them in half.
Step 1
Preheat oven and line baking sheet
Place an oven rack at the center of your oven, then preheat your oven to 425°F. Use heavy-duty foil paper to line a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 2
Season sprouts by tossing
Place the Brussels sprouts onto the lined baking sheet and then toss them with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the Original Crabby Seasoning.
Step 3
Bake for about 20-25 minutes
Arrange the sprouts evenly on the tray, then place them in the oven.
Placing the sprouts with the cut sides facing down on the baking tray helps them to have a nice crunchy texture. Keep an eye on the sprouts as you allow them to bake. This will take about 20 minutes, and they'll have a golden brown color when done.
Step 4
Drizzle with the balsamic glaze
Remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven and drizzle them with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, vinegar, and honey. Toss them to let them coat evenly, then enjoy.
Tools needed to make Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze
Sharp knife
Rimmed baking sheet
Cutting board
Recipe tips for roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze
Here are a few useful tips that will help you to make sure that your roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze are awesome when you take them out of the oven.
How to select your Brussels sprout?
Selecting the best possible sprouts will ensure that you end up with perfect results for your recipe. When choosing your Brussels sprouts, ensure that they have the outer leaves intact, have a firm feeling, and are bright green in color.
Even-sized sprouts
Make sure you trim and then cut the Brussels sprouts in half. Halving the sprouts will ensure that everything cooks evenly. If not, you may end up with the smaller sprouts being overcooked or the larger ones not being perfectly done.
If you have oversized sprouts, cut them into quarters to make sure that everything is just about the same size.
Don't cluster the sprouts
Space the sprouts on the baking tray evenly. This means you should take a little time after tossing to make sure there are no uneven clusters or clumps. Clusters of Brussels sprouts will lead to steaming and will prevent that crunchy texture that you want to get.
Temperature
Baking your Brussels sprouts at a high temperature is the key to getting the right amount of crunchiness and preventing them from steaming. If the temperature is too low, your sprouts may end up soggy instead of roasted.
Serving ideas for roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze
You may serve these roasted Brussels sprouts with a number of other dishes. Rice, pasta, potatoes, chicken, and fish dishes will pair well with this delicious and nutritious recipe.
You may try some of our dinner recipes, like truffle mac and cheese, filet mignon, or chicken piccata. This strawberry cheesecake is a great dessert recipe idea that, when paired with roasted sprouts, will make any occasion extra special.
I hope you have fun making this dish and enjoy every delicious bite of the golden brown roasted Brussels sprouts.
