Description
Roasted brussels sprouts with honey glaze bring a delightful Mediterranean twist to your table. Rich caramelized flavors complement crisp textures, offering you a memorable side dish that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
- parsley, fresh, chopped
- parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Position oven rack in the middle and warm to 400F (200C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or light cooking spray.
- Vegetable Preparation: Meticulously trim Brussels sprouts’ stem ends, halving them vertically to ensure uniform cooking and attractive presentation.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine olive oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar in a large mixing bowl, incorporating kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss Brussels sprouts thoroughly to achieve comprehensive seasoning coverage.
- Roasting Configuration: Distribute seasoned Brussels sprouts across the baking sheet in a single, spacious layer, allowing sufficient room for crisp caramelization and ensuring no overcrowding.
- Cooking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the sprouts midway to promote even browning. During the final five minutes, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts across the surface for a toasted, nutty enhancement.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven once Brussels sprouts display a rich, golden-brown coloration and crisp edges. Transfer to a serving dish, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and optional Parmesan cheese shavings.
- Serving Recommendation: Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Maximize Caramelization: Space Brussels sprouts evenly on the baking sheet to ensure each piece develops crispy, golden-brown edges without steaming.
- Control Honey Glaze: Drizzle honey carefully to prevent burning; the sugars can quickly caramelize and turn bitter if overexposed to high heat.
- Enhance Texture Variation: Choose fresh, firm Brussels sprouts and slice them uniformly to guarantee consistent roasting and prevent uneven cooking.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap honey with maple syrup for vegan options or use coconut aminos instead of balsamic for low-sodium diets, maintaining the recipe’s core flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg