Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey

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It’s hard to improve on simple roasted Brussels sprouts, but a splash of balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of honey bring the flavors to life.

Spoon in a bowl of roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and honey.

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts don’t need much embellishment—they’re good with just olive oil, salt, and pepper—but a splash of balsamic vinegar and drizzle of honey take them up a notch. The vinegar adds a welcome zing while the honey balances the Brussels sprouts’ bitterness. When selecting Brussels sprouts, look for firm, bright green heads with tightly packed leaves. If you have your pick between large or small Brussels sprouts, go with the larger ones. While smaller sprouts are a bit sweeter and more tender, they cook too quickly and therefore won’t brown as nicely.

Roasting is an easy and delicious way to prepare many vegetables. For more ideas, try my roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower, roasted carrots, and roasted green beans.

What You’ll Need To Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts

ingredients for roasted Brussels sprouts

Step-by-Step Instructions

cutting the Brussels sprouts on cutting board

Begin by stemming and halving the Brussels sprouts. If you have some sprouts that are very large, cut them into quarters. They should all be cut about the same size to ensure even cooking.

tossing Brussels sprouts with oil, salt, and pepper on lined baking sheet

Directly on a foil-lined baking sheet, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons of the oil, the salt, and the pepper. Roast, stirring once halfway through, until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

roasted Brussels sprouts fresh out of the oven

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil, the balsamic vinegar and the honey over the roasted Brussels sprouts; toss to coat evenly.

tossing roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic and honey

Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, then serve.

Spoon in a bowl of roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and honey.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar & Honey

It’s hard to improve on simple roasted Brussels sprouts, but a splash of balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of honey bring the flavors to life.

Servings: 6
Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts, halved, stems and ragged outer leaves removed*
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Directly on the prepared baking sheet, toss the Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons of the oil, the salt, and the pepper. Roast, stirring once halfway through, until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil, the balsamic vinegar and the honey over the roasted Brussels sprouts. Toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, then serve.
  4. *If you have some brussels sprouts that are very large, cut them into quarters. They should all be cut about the same size to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (6 servings)
  • Calories: 116
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sodium: 321mg
  • Cholesterol: 0

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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

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Comments

  • Had to use some frozen Brussels sprouts that I had defrosted in the microwave, followed its instructions by defrosting by weight but they ended up real soggy. Followed the recipe exactly and they taste great but weren’t crispy because of my microwave mishap! Nonetheless, great recipe! Will definitely try it again, but with fresh Brussels sprouts 🙂

  • At last, using this recipe I’ve found a way to cook brussel sprouts and enjoy the taste!

  • This was the most perfect version of roasted Brussels I have made yet. Thank you for showing me how it is done RIGHT!

    • Best sprouts I’ve ever made! Thanks for such a great recipe.

  • Made this last night, what a hit. Will make it again and again and again….

  • Yet again, another incredible recipe from Jenn. This will now be my go to recipe for brusssel sprouts.

  • Just made this….very good. Great easy recipe living alone, wanting to warm the house with the oven too.

  • I ate the whole tray myself! These are a yummy twist on Brussels and so delicious!

  • These are absolutely scrumptious! But at a recent wedding reception, instead of honey & balsamic, they used sweet chili sauce. What?!! Try it, you’ll love it!

  • Excellent Brussel sprouts! perfectly caramelized and delicious. served w grilled sausages and rice. perfect mid-week dinner!

  • Wow! This was an amazing side dish with our Canadian Thanksgiving Turkey dinner! I made it exactly as written but I topped the brussels sprouts off with some chopped cashews and pitachios on top as garnish. Outstanding!!!

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