Description
Roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet-tart maple-balsamic glaze make for a delicious side dish, perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
- Drizzle the glaze over the roasted Brussels sprouts and toss to coat.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- If using, add chopped nuts before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even roasting. Adjust sweetness by modifying the maple syrup amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Brussels sprouts, roasted vegetables, side dish, holiday recipe