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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Honey
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Honey · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 265 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with caramelized edges, finished in a glossy balsamic honey glaze that balances deep savory notes with gentle sweetness and tang.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 265
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 2 lbBrussels sprouts, halved, trimmed
- ¼ cupExtra virgin olive oil
- 1 tspSalt
- ¾Ground black pepper, fresh
- 2 tbspBalsamic vinegar
- 1 tbspHoney
Equipment
oven, baking tray, measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, oven mitts, parchment paper, serving platter, spatula, spoon, tongs
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 213°C / 415°F for roasting. · 10 min
What to look for: oven indicator light on
- Season sprouts
Add halved Brussels sprouts, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to a large bowl, toss well, then spread evenly on a lined baking tray. · 5 min
What to look for: sprouts evenly coated and glossy
- Roast sprouts
Place the tray in the oven and roast, stirring the Brussels sprouts halfway through so they brown evenly. · 20 min
What to look for: edges browned and centers tender
- Glaze and serve
Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a bowl, add balsamic vinegar and honey, toss to coat, then plate and serve hot. · 3 min
What to look for: shiny glaze coating the sprouts
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 265 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| of which sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 8 g |
| Sodium | 630 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 4 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Brussels sprouts
- broccoli florets: Roast slightly less time to prevent burning
- cauliflower florets: Cuts should be uniform for even roasting
Extra virgin olive oil
- avocado oil: Good high‑heat option
- sunflower oil: Use refined version for neutrality
Salt
- kosher salt: Adjust to taste
- sea salt: Finer grind disperses more evenly
Ground black pepper
- white pepper: Milder and less pungent
- red pepper flakes: Adds heat instead of pungency
Balsamic vinegar
- red wine vinegar: Sharper and less sweet
- apple cider vinegar: Adds mild fruitiness
Honey
- maple syrup: Adds warm caramel notes
- agave syrup: Sweeter than honey
