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. Even Brussels sprouts-skeptics will love these!
Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts don’t need much to shine—they’re delicious made with just olive oil, salt, and pepper—but a splash of balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of honey takes them over the top. The vinegar adds brightness, the honey a subtle sweetness, and together they balance the sprouts’ natural bitterness beautifully.
When shopping, look for firm, bright green heads with tightly packed leaves, and choose larger sprouts over smaller ones; while the little guys are slightly sweeter and more tender, they cook too quickly and won’t brown as nicely.
These roasted Brussels sprouts are perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions alike. Simple and unfussy, they’re right at home on a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter table. For more easy roasted vegetables, try my roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower, roasted carrots, and roasted green beans.
“Best Brussels sprouts ever! My son and I ate the whole batch in one sitting.”
What You’ll Need To Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts
You’ll need Brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep and season. Stem and halve the Brussels sprouts, quartering any very large ones. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss them with 2 tablespoons of oil, the salt, and the pepper.
Pro Tip: Cutting the sprouts into uniform, halved or quartered pieces is the trick to ensuring they all roast at the same rate. This prevents the smaller sprouts from burning while the larger sprouts are still tough and raw in the middle.
Step 2: Roast. Roast for about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sprouts are tender and golden brown.
Pro Tip: For the best texture, roast the sprouts cut-side down on the baking sheet for the first portion of roasting. This direct contact with the hot foil creates a deep, caramelized exterior that mimics a pan sear without the extra effort.
Step 3: Glaze. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil, the balsamic vinegar, and honey over the roasted sprouts and toss to coat evenly.
Pro Tip: The reason for waiting until the sprouts are fully roasted before adding the honey and balsamic vinegar is that if you add these high-sugar ingredients at the beginning, they will likely burn before the sprouts are actually tender.
Step 4: Finish and serve. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then serve.
Pro Tip: These are wonderful as is, but if you want an extra layer of texture, toss in some toasted walnuts and dried cranberries right before serving. The crunch and tartness pair perfectly with the sweet and savory glaze.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar & Honey
A foolproof roasted Brussels sprouts recipe that uses high heat to deliver perfectly caramelized edges every time.
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
- Preheat oven to 425°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- 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.
- 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.
- *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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Can you make these ahead and then warm up before serving?
Hi Lorraine, You can but they won’t be as crisp as they are right out of the oven.
I need to make 4 pounds. I’m afraid if I increase ingredients there will be too much salt. Please advise. Thanks.
Sunny, while it may sound like a lot of salt, you will have more brussels sprouts to toss it with. You can certainly just salt them to taste though.
Taking these to a dinner party and wonder if keeping them warm in a crock pot will work. I’ll wait to do the final ingredients toss until people are ready to go through the buffet line.
Yes Mary Beth, I think you could do that, but they won’t be crispy like they are right out of the oven!
Love, Love Love these Brussels sprouts….absolutley addicting! And so easy to make.
Review: Simple and delicious! This recipe
elevates those bitter little things to candy status!
I had a great experience with homegrown Brussels sprouts when I was much younger. They were very mild and tender, and I couldn’t get enough. I’ve been looking to duplicate that taste ever since. This dish came closest, probably since I used fresh, not frozen, sprouts. The balsamic addition made it far more interesting to my more mature palate., too. But my final conclusion is that fully mature, large Brussels sprouts are just too intense for my taste. If I should come across some teeny tiny sprouts in the future, I’ll use this recipe.
Hello- I had a recipe I was going to use that called for balsamic, lemon juice, s&p, garlic powder and part reggiano. But your recipe sounds better- I like the idea of cutting the tartness of the balsamic with honey. Do you think you could add a little parm reggiano to this or would it not work with the honey? Thanks so much (I can’t use bacon as one of my guests is a vegetarian.) and happy Thanksgiving!
Yes, it will work well. Enjoy!
I selected this recipe because I had some great roasted brussels sprouts at a restaurant recently. Made this yesterday and loved them!
I bought brussels sprouts on the stalk – cut them off, halved them, bigger ones I quartered. I roasted a bit longer than the recipe called for and the balsamic/honey glaze lent the right amount of tang and sweetness. I got a lot of compliments and will make it again.
Recipe sounds great. I am having 34 for Thanks giving. Can I make this the day before?
Hi Vivian, Yes but they won’t be as crisp as they are right out of the oven.
So good, so super easy! I added onion and chopped garlic. I served it a friends giving last year also and it was one of the first dishes to go and everyone raved about it. Perfect because it’s something almost every one can eat as well. A sure hit.