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balsamic brussels sprouts
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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Tania

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

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