Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are roasted to crispy perfection and jazzed up with a sweet, savory, and tangy sauce to make them extra delicous. This is an easy side you’ll make again and again!
Raise your hand if you grew up hating Brussels sprouts. (Look at all those hands!) Isn’t it amazing how so many of us loathed those little baby cabbages as kids, but now we just can’t get enough of them as adults?! While our taste buds definitely change as we get older, I think a lot of it is in how they’re cooked and these honey balsamic Brussels sprouts are totally perfection.
Why I Can’t Get Enough of These Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
There’s a lot to love about this recipe!
- Crispy and caramelized. When you roast Brussels sprouts in the oven, magic happens. They get crispy, browned, and perfectly caramelized on the outside, while still being tender on the inside.
- Sweet and tangy sauce. The honey balsamic glaze takes these Brussels sprouts to the next level. The sweetness of honey balances the tanginess of balsamic vinegar, adding another layer of flavor to this dish.
- Goes-with-anything side. These Brussels sprouts are the perfect side dish for any meal, whether it’s something Asian-inspired like Teriyaki Salmon or classic Garlic Herb Crock Pot Chicken.
What You’ll Need
Most of the ingredients for this recipe are pantry staples! Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.
- Brussels sprouts – Cut these in half and trim them. If they’re especially large, you can cut them into quarters.
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar – Use a good one! Thick and syrupy is best.
- Honey
- Tamari – Or soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Garlic – Because honey and garlic are meant to be together.
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
This is the easiest of side dishes! Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.
- Mix the sauce. Whisk together all of the ingredients and reserve a tablespoon for later.
- Season the sprouts. Toss the Brussels sprouts with the sauce.
- Roast. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they’re golden and the outer leaves are crispy.
- Finish. Toss with the remaining sauce and serve.
Tips and Variation Ideas
Here are a few pointers to help you make sure your roasted honey balsamic Brussels sprouts turn out perfect.
- Roast them cut-side-down. This gives you a nice, even layer of browning and caramelization on the Brussels sprouts.
- Use fresh Brussels sprouts. Don’t substitute frozen! They just don’t get as crispy and delicious as fresh, even when roasted.
- Give them some heat. Red pepper flakes or chili crisp will add a little spice to your honey balsamic Brussels sprouts.
Serving Suggestions
These honey balsamic Brussels sprouts pair well with pretty much any protein, from Mustard Crusted Pork Chops with Bourbon Glazed Apples to Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs and Honey Glazed Salmon. For a meatless dinner, serve them over Wild Mushroom Risotto.
How to Store and Reheat Extras
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. (While you can freeze leftovers, I don’t recommend it because they’ll be mushy when you thaw and reheat them.)
- Reheating: You can eat these honey balsamic Brussels sprouts without reheating them (they’re great in this Harvest Steak Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette), or you can warm them up in a 400ºF oven or the air fryer to re-crisp them. The microwave works too.
More Brussels Sprout Recipes
Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 5-6 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are roasted to crispy perfection and jazzed up with a sweet, savory, and tangy sauce to make them extra tasty!
Ingredients
- 1lb. of brussels sprouts, halved and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1/2 tablespoon of tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- To a large bowl add brussels sprouts, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, tamari sauce, garlic clove, salt and pepper. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
- Add brussel sprouts to a bowl, pour the honey balsamic mixture over top. Toss with a spoon to coat all of the Brussels sprouts.
- Lay Brussels sprouts out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet cut side down (flat side) and bake for 20 – 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
