Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup and Balsamic is a simple yet delicious roasted side dish that transforms Brussels sprouts into a crispy, savoury, sweet and slightly tangy dish.
This naturally vegan side dish is an easy crowd-pleaser with just 5 ingredients! It is perfect for the holiday season as a satisfying side dish, but could be served and loved any time of year.
Recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup and Balsamic
One of the easiest vegetable side dishes you can make for the holidays (but really any time of year!) is these Brussels Sprouts with Maple and Balsamic. All you need are Brussels sprouts, olive oil, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and salt! That’s it!
Everything gets tossed together and roasted until golden and caramelized, resulting in tender centres with a crispy outside and a sweet and tangy glaze. You could customize this dish and add other ingredients such as other spices or seasonings that you like or toasted nuts and seeds as a topping.
Why You’ll Love Brussels Sprouts with Maple and Balsamic
- 100% plant-based & vegan friendly
- Minimal, budget friendly ingredients
- Full of savoury, sweet and tangy flavours
Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts
- Olive oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Maple syrup
- Salt & pepper
- Optional add-ins: toasted nuts of your choice, any seasonings or spices of choice
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free
Customize this dish with other ingredients of your choosing like spices/seasonings and toasted nuts and seeds
How To Make Brussels Sprouts with Maple and Balsamic (Vegan
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut the stems of the Brussels sprouts then slice in half.
Place the Brussels sprouts onto a baking sheet (put them cut side down to make them extra crispy on the outside) and roast in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
While Brussels sprouts are roasting, add mix together balsamic vinegar and maple syrup together in a small bowl.
Once the Brussels sprouts are done roasting, add the maple balsamic mixture immediately and mix well to coat.
Roast in the oven for another 5-10 minutes until golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Before serving, add salt or pepper to taste or any other spices and seasonings you want to add (optional). Other optional add-ins could be roasted almonds or any nuts/seeds of your choice.
Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup and Balsamic
Ingredients
- 500 grams Brussel sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
Optional add-ins
- crushed red pepper flakes optional
- seasonings or spices of choice optional
- toasted nuts or seeds of choice optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the stems of the Brussels sprouts then slice in half.
- Add the Brussels sprouts into a mixing bowl and toss in olive oil, salt and pepper and until coated.
- Place the Brussels sprouts onto a baking sheet (put them cut side down to make them extra crispy on the outside) and roast in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
- While Brussels sprouts are roasting, add mix together balsamic vinegar and maple syrup together in a small bowl.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are done roasting for 20 minutes, pour the maple balsamic mixture immediately onto them and mix well to coat.
- Spread them apart again then roast in the oven for another 5-10 minutes until golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Before serving, add salt or pepper to taste or any other spices and seasonings you want to add (optional). Other optional add-ins could be crushed red pepper flakes, roasted almonds or any nuts/seeds of your choice.
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