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    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

    November 8, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

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    Helene Dsouza
    Quick and easy balsamic roasted brussels sprouts side dish.
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    5 servings
    RECIPE
    brussels sprouts halves roasted in the oven
    oven roasted brussels sprouts

    Balsamic roasted brussels sprouts is a favorite holiday side dish at home.

    The balsamic flavored sprouts are easily prepared and a crowd-pleaser. Besides they are healthy!

    I show you in my video and process shots further below how to prepare and roast brussels sprouts from scratch.

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    During our college time, we had to prepare a massive food banquette for the 200 boarding school pupils before Christmas.

    One of the side dishes that we would prepare in those commercial ovens was oven roasted brussels sprouts with a balsamic vinegar glaze.

    The roasted brussels sprouts are simply enhanced with complex balsamic flavors.

    That turns all the haters into avid brussels sprouts advocates in an instant!

    Jump to:
    • 🆚 Choice of Brussels Sprouts
    • 🔪 Prepping
    • 🔥 How to roast in the oven?
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 🍴 Serving
    • 👁️ More recipe ideas
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🆚 Choice of Brussels Sprouts

    Get green, fresh looking brussels sprouts.

    The leaves shouldn't be yellow, nor should there be too many black spots.

    Black spots are an indication that your sprouts are turning bad (just like a cabbage head).

    You can use frozen sprouts too, for that please read up in the FAQs section further below.

    fresh brussels sprouts

    🔪 Prepping

    Preparing brussels sprouts to roast is simple and rather straight forward.

    I address all your questions around this topic below.

    Do I need to wash brussels sprouts before roasting?

    Yes, rinse your brussels sprouts in clean water to get rid of impurities and pesticides.

    If you use homegrown brussels sprouts, trim and cut them into two and just leave your sprouts to swim in water with a dash of vinegar.

    This will bring out all those pesky tiny worms.

    I found that placing whole brussels sprouts in vinegar water didn't work because the worms are in between the layers.

    Pat dry your brussels sprouts with a clean kitchen towel to get rid of excess water.

    fresh brussels sprouts

    How to trim brussels sprouts?

    Take a brussel sprout into your hand and trim off the sprout end.

    Don't cut too much off, just whatever is necessary.

    Take off damaged yellow leaves or leaves with a lot of black dots.

    Continue to prepare your brussels sprouts for roasting.

    How can you tell if brussels sprouts have gone bad?

    Brussels sprouts should be looking fresh and bright green.

    Your brussels sprouts have gone bad if they smell rotten or about to smell spoiled.

    Look out for black spots n your spots and yellow leaves, that's a sign your brussels sprouts are not fit to be eaten.

    🔥 How to roast in the oven?

    To roast brussels sprouts in the oven is super easy!

    It's one of those side dishes that will save you time, especially if you need a few side dishes for your Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter dinner.

    I share all the ingredients and instruction details in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 1

    Rinse off your brussels sprouts.

    Trim off the ends of your fresh sprouts and discard yellow damaged leaves.

    Cut your Brussels sprouts into two halves.

    trim brussels sprouts

    Place brussel sprout halves into a mixing bowl.

    Pour olive oil and salt over the brussels sprouts.

    cover brussels sprouts in olive oil

    Season with black pepper and mix everything well so that all brussels sprouts are coated.

    season brussels sprouts

    Step 2

    Prepare a sheet with parchment paper and spread brussel sprout halves over the parchment paper.

    Spread brussels sprouts equally cut side face down.

    spread brussels sprouts over sheet pan

    Roast your sprouts halfway through.

    Turn your sprouts the other way, cut side up and continue to roast your sprouts in the oven

    roasting Brussels sprouts in the oven

    Roast your brussels sprouts until they are crisp-cooked through and golden/ brown.

    roasted brussels sprouts turn up side up

    Step 3

    Take the still hot roasted brussels sprouts back into a mixing bowl and pour balsamic vinegar over the sprouts.

    Toss sprouts to coat evenly with balsamic vinegar.

    cover roasted sprouts with balsamic vinegar

    Serve up your brussels sprouts as sidedish when they are still hot.

    roasted brussels sprouts side dish

    💭 FAQs

    How long to roast brussels sprouts at 350 Fahrenheit/ 180 Celsius?

    I recommend roasting your brussels sprouts at 350 Fahrenheit/ 180 Celsius so that they get nice crispy but not overcooked and black. Roast your sprouts for about 25-30 minutes in total.

    Can you roast frozen brussels sprouts?

    Yes, you can but you need to thaw your frozen brussels sprouts first. Keep the sprouts overnight in the fridge to thaw. thaw completely, pat dry quickly with a clean kitchen cloth and follow the roasting instructions.

    Can you make roasted brussels sprouts ahead of time?

    No, I wouldn't recommend roasting the sprouts ahead of time because the much-wanted crispiness will be missing. But you can do the following; pre-roast your sprouts halfway through and roast the remaining time in the oven just before you intend to serve your balsamic glazed brussels sprouts. That way the vegetables will still be somewhat crispy.

    serving up brussels sprouts cooked in the oven

    🍴 Serving

    I love crispy roasted brussels sprouts with a steak such as Filet Mignon and a sauce (or else it gets too dry).

    Actually you can serve up brussels sprouts with most meat dishes and that can include a turkey roast, glazed ham, brisket, roast chicken, pork loin roast, roasted duck and grilled fish.

    Roasted brussels sprouts go well with mushrooms, cauliflower, green beans, broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, cabbage and carrots

    👁️ More recipe ideas

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    • Roasted Asparagus with garlic
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    balsamic roasted brussels sprouts pin

    📖 Recipe

    brussels sprouts halves roasted in the oven

    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

    Quick and easy balsamic roasted brussels sprouts side dish.
    4.88 from 8 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 98.05kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 1.1 pound Brussels Sprouts trimmed and cleaned
    • 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • 2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Rinse your brussels sprouts to get rid of impurities and pesticides. Pat dry your sprouts to get rid of excess water.
    • Trim off ends and get rid of yellow damaged leaves with black spots.
    • Cut your sprouts into two halves and place them into a mixing bowl.
    • Pour olive oil and sprinkle salt and black pepper over the sprouts. Mix all well so that your sprouts are coated well.
    • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius.
    • Keep a sheet pan ready with parchment paper and spread the brussels sprouts over the sheet. Turn the brussels sprouts cut side face down.
    • Roast your brussels sprouts at 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius halfway through. That means take them out after 15 minutes and turn your brussels sprouts cut side face up.
    • Finish roasting your sprouts for the remaining 15 minutes until cooked through, crisp and golden/ brown.
    • Place your cooked still hot sprouts into a mixing bowl and coat with the balsamic vinegar. Toss so that the brussels sprouts are properly seasoned.
    • Serve up your balsamic brussels sprouts.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 98.05 Calories from Fat 53
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5.9g9%
    Saturated Fat 0.84g4%
    Sodium 259.08mg11%
    Potassium 395.35mg11%
    Carbohydrates 10.02g3%
    Fiber 3.79g15%
    Sugar 3.15g4%
    Protein 3.4g7%
    Vitamin A 752.42IU15%
    Vitamin C 84.82mg103%
    Calcium 41.91mg4%
    Iron 1.44mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Trudy Pomerantz says

      August 28, 2020 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Still tasted great without the pepper! Definitely a keeper.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        August 28, 2020 at 7:35 pm

        That's great! Thanks for sharing Trudy. 🙂

        Reply
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