Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite sides to serve at gatherings. Its' such a simple recipe, loaded with great texture and amazing flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 120kcal
- 1 ½ pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or as needed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Store-bought balsamic glaze, to taste not balsamic "vinegar"
- Shaved or grated parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Trim the bottom stem of the Brussels sprouts, and remove any exterior damaged leaves if needed. Then slice in half from top to bottom.
Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, Kosher salt (about ⅓ teaspoon), and ground black pepper. Arrange on a large sheet pan, flat side down. Make sure the pan is not overcrowded, otherwise they will steam and not roast.
Roast for about 25 minutes total. After about 16-18 minutes, check and see if the flat side is golden brown. If it is, flip them and finish roasting until tender. If it’s not, give them an extra 2-3 minutes before flipping.
Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with balsamic glaze to taste. Tip: Drizzling the glaze while still hot helps with better flavor absorption.
Serve with more drizzled balsamic glaze and garnish with parmesan cheese (optional). Enjoy!
- Balsamic "glaze" vs. "vinegar": Balsamic glaze is thicker, sweeter, and more syrupy. For this recipe, use the glaze.
- Always use fresh Brussels sprouts. Canned or frozen may get too mushy and soggy.
- Make ahead: Roast as directed but undercook by 5 minutes. Don’t drizzle with the balsamic glaze yet. Let cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- To reheat: Reheat in the oven at 375 degrees F until warm and slightly re-crisped, about 15 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Prefer homemade balsamic glaze? Combine 2 cups of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a low simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until reduced, uncovered. Stir ocassionally.
- Air fryer option: Air fry at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
Add-in ideas:
- Crumbled bacon
- Honey: For sweeter tones, finish with a few drizzles of honey along with the balsamic glaze.
- Nuts: pine nuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios.
- Cheese: feta, goat cheese, or grated Parmesan
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg