Honey Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Recipe
If you are looking for a side dish that is not boring and as equally flavorful as the main course, you are at the right place. Honey Caramelized Brussel Sprouts are an extremely delicious recipe to serve as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Brussel sprouts
- 1 tsp Honey
- ½ tsp Black pepper (freshly ground) (optional)
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- ¾ tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
Picking the Sprouts
- The Brussels sprouts prefer to stay fresh at low temperatures. So they are in the best conditions during their peak time, that is, early winters.
- Try to pick those which are smaller in size. They always tend to be tender and sweeter.
- Look for fully closed or packed sprouts. Those with loose leaves are stale.
- Go for bright green leaves. Leave those sprouts which have any brown, yellow, or black leaves.
- Do not pick any bruised sprouts.
- To make sure that the sprouts cook evenly, if you have got some extra minutes, try to pick the sprouts that are of almost the same size. This extra caution will help make the recipe with ease and also add to the overall look of the dish.
Cleaning and Cutting the Sprouts
- Even if they look clean, wash the sprouts with water to remove any dirt.
- In case of any dead, rotten, or brown leaves, remove them and discard them.
- Trim the bottom uncolored or white portion of the sprouts with a sharp knife.
- Cut each brussel sprout from the middle, lengthwise.
Making a Balsamic Glaze
- This is an easy step that only needs one ingredient.
- Take a saucepan and add balsamic vinegar to it.
- Cook on a low flame until the vinegar is reduced to a thick glaze.
- If you are in a hurry, you can also pick the ready-to-use balsamic glaze from your grocery store.
Making the Honey Coating
- Take a large bowl.
- Add honey, balsamic glaze, and extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.
- Mix them well together.
- Add the cut Brussels sprouts to the honey mixture.
- Toss well so that the honey mixture is evenly coated all over the sprouts.
Roasting
- Preheat the oven to 430 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Take a lined baking sheet.
- Shift the honey-coated brussels sprouts on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the kosher salt and black pepper (optional) for seasoning.
- Transfer the sprout tray to the preheated oven.
- Make sure that the cut side of the sprouts faces down.
- Roast the sprouts until brown and tender, or until the glaze melts and caramelizes. It will take approximately 20-25 minutes.
- You can also check for doneness by piercing one or two sprouts with a fork.
- Take out the tray.
- Dish the Brussels out.
- Either serve them as it is or top them with extra honey. (optional)
- Bon appetit!
Notes
- You can use scallions to enhance the taste and look of the dish.
- The hotter the oven, the crisper, and better roasting are achieved. But do not overheat the oven otherwise it will burn the sprouts.
- Depending on the size of the sprouts, you can vary the time for roasting. Small-sized sprouts need less time to roast as compared to large ones.
- You can also use red pepper flakes if you like.
- You can use lemon juice for a tangy tint.
- Boiling can cause bitterness in the sprouts. So never boil them if you do not need a bitter tinge.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal