Balsamic Maple Brussel Sprouts
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Balsamic Maple Brussel Sprouts
Description
This recipe starts by trimming and halving fresh Brussels sprouts to expose more surface area for roasting. Coated in olive oil, salt, and pepper, they are spread cut-side down on a baking sheet for direct contact with heat, which crisps the edges and keeps the centers moist.
After roasting at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, the sprouts are immediately tossed with a glaze made from balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. They return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and intensify flavor. The result is tender, golden sprouts with a sticky, sweet-tart coating and crisp edges.
Optional additions such as toasted almonds, hazelnuts, or crumbled bacon provide a crunchy or smoky contrast. Serving immediately ensures the best crisp texture, as leftovers lose crispness if reheated improperly.
For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days. To reheat, use an air fryer or oven to maintain crispness, avoiding microwaves that cause sogginess. Choosing not to use parchment paper and roasting undisturbed helps create extra crispiness on the cut side.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed & cut in half
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- hazelnuts toasted, crumbled, or crushed as appropriate; optional additions
- Bacon
- turkey bacon
- almonds
- peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grab a large rimmed baking sheet. TIP: for extra crispiness, roast on the sheet directly, and don’t use parchment paper!
- Make the glaze by mixing together the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the brussels sprouts by trimming the ends off and cutting them in half. Feel free to remove any leaves that are browned and wilted.
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully coated.
- Spread them across your large baking sheet in a single layer cut-side down. TIP: make sure they are cut side down to ensure super crispy brussels!
- Roast for 20 - 25 minutes.
- As soon as the brussel sprouts are done roasting, toss them immediately in the balsamic maple mixture. Mix them, so they are coasted on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 5 - 10 extra minutes until everything is tender, golden, and crispy.
- Sprinkle a dash of salt or chopped-up roasted almonds or hazelnuts on top. You can even add bacon crumbles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Roast Brussels sprouts directly on the baking sheet without parchment to maximize crispiness.
- Ensure sprouts are cut-side down and undisturbed during roasting for the best texture.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey, but this changes the vegan status.
- Serve immediately after roasting for optimal crispness; leftovers will soften and should be reheated in an air fryer or oven, not microwave.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Adding toasted nuts or bacon enhances texture and flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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