This is a fantastic fall side dish, and perfect for your Thanksgiving table. The maple syrup combines beautifully with the balsamic vinegar here for a sweet and savory glaze. If you don't have maple syrup, honey is a good substitute.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Ingredients
The Brussel Sprouts
1poundsbrussel sprouts
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oilor vegetable oil
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
The Maple Balsamic Glaze
1/4cupmaple syrupor honey
1/8cupbalsamic vinegar
Instructions
Roast the brussel sprouts
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Cut the tough end off the brussel sprouts and cut them in half. Remove any outer leaves that fall off in the process
Place the brussel sprouts in a large bowl. Drizzle with the tablespoon of oil and the 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Stir to cover all the brussel sprouts are coated with oil
Spread the brussel sprouts, in a single layer, on a baking sheet and place in the oven to roast for 15 minutes
After 15 minutes, remove the brussel sprouts from the oven and stir to keep them from sticking to the pan
Roast for 10 minutes more and stir again.
Continue to roast the brussel spouts, checking them every 5 minutes, until they are roasted to a beautiful caramel color and smell toasty, but are not burnt. (The time will depend on the size of the brussel sprouts and temperature of your oven)
Place the brussel sprouts back into the large bowl and let cool while you make the maple balsamic glaze
Make the maple balsamic glaze
Place the 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey) and the 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar in a small pan
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until it has reduced by half, and is a syrupy consistency. About 5 minutes. Let cool for a couple of minutes
Drizzle with the maple balsamic glaze.
Place the brussel sprouts in a serving dish and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Serve warm or at room temperature. These are a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table or with your favorite meat or fish