Description
To fully understand why this particular dish has taken over modern restaurant menus and family dinner tables alike, it helps to understand what makes it work so beautifully. This recipe is an exploration of texture and flavor contrast. You take fresh, dense, leafy green sprouts and subject them to intense oven roasting, which coaxes out their natural sugars and crisps up the outer leaves into delicate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional but recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chili flakes, chopped pecans, or bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). - Season sprouts
Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. - Roast
Spread on a baking sheet cut-side down. Roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy and golden. - Make glaze
Mix maple syrup and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. - Glaze and finish
Drizzle glaze over hot roasted sprouts and toss gently. Roast for another 5 minutes. - Serve
Serve warm with optional toppings like nuts or chili flakes.
Notes
These maple glazed Brussels sprouts are crispy, caramelized, and perfectly balanced with sweet maple and savory roasted flavor. They make a simple side dish that turns everyday vegetables into something truly irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
Keywords: roasted maple brussels sprouts, crispy maple balsamic sprouts, sweet and savory brussels sprouts