Restaurant-Style Brussels Sprouts
Elevate your dinner table with these Restaurant-Style Brussels Sprouts, a delightful side dish that transforms this often-misunderstood veggie into a crispy, flavorful star. Roasted to perfection, these tender sprouts are drizzled with a sweet honey and balsamic glaze that perfectly balances their natural earthiness. With hints of citrus zest and optional spices or nuts, this easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will have even the pickiest eaters coming back for more. Whether you’re serving them alongside grilled chicken or incorporating them into a hearty vegetarian meal, these Brussels sprouts are sure to impress at any gathering or weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts (de-stemmed and halved)
- 1/2 lemon (for zesting)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Honey (to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and place a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet inside to heat.
- Once preheated, carefully remove the baking sheet and drizzle it with olive oil, tilting the pan for even coverage.
- Arrange Brussels sprouts cut side down on the hot sheet, drizzle with additional oil, and season with sea salt.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a bowl and toss with honey and balsamic glaze to taste, then zest half a lemon over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg