Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Sweet, tangy, and crispy caramelized Brussels sprouts roasted in a brown sugar balsamic glaze. An easy holiday side in about 40 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon (13 g) brown sugar plus more for sprinkling
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) sea salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Rinse the Brussels sprouts, remove any brown or wilted outer leaves, trim the stems, and cut them in half. Thinly slice the shallot.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and shallot and toss until they're evenly coated.
- Spread the sprouts on the baking sheet in a single layer, cut side down, and sprinkle them lightly with a little more brown sugar.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sprouts are tender inside and caramelized and lightly charred on the edges. Serve warm.
Notes
- For the most caramelization, put the lined baking sheet in the oven while it preheats so the sprouts start to crisp as soon as they hit the pan.
- Give the sprouts plenty of space on the pan so they roast instead of steam. For a double batch, use two baking sheets.
- For crispier edges, broil the sprouts for a minute or two at the end and watch them closely.
- To make them without brown sugar, use coconut sugar instead. I haven't tested maple syrup in this glaze yet.
- To save time, buy pre-trimmed Brussels sprouts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or in the air fryer for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
