They’re baked until impossibly crunchy, then tossed with a balsamic and honey sauce that brings in the tangy and sweet notes. Alex and I could eat at least 10 pans of these in a sitting, so we try to make only one at a time! Here’s how to do it in your kitchen! Here are a few tips to getting the crispiest sprouts in town:
Roast at very high heat (450°F). The best roasted veggies are roasted at very high heat, otherwise they’ll steam and turn out soggy. Place them on the baking sheet cut side down. Turn down all those flat sides, and you’ll get the perfect browning. Don’t roast anything else at the same time! This one’s important. To get crispy Brussels sprouts with the recipe below, make them the only tray thing in the oven. Cooking other foods at the same time changes the cook time and moisture level.
Avoid using a silicone baking mat for this recipe. We’ve found the silicone baking mats make veggies more soggy. To get the crispiest of crispy Brussels sprouts, use either parchment paper or skip it and roast them right on the tray.
Omit for the crispiest sprouts. Adding the sauce does wet the sprouts, making them a little less crispy. So if your goal is ultra crispy, try them without it first. But it does add huge flavor, so we liked it with the sauce. Use maple syrup for vegan. The flavor is great with honey, but it tastes almost exactly the same with maple syrup. So it’s a great vegan substitute! Add hot sauce for a spicy variation. If you like the heat, add a little hot sauce into the honey balsamic sauce.
Shaved Parmesan or Pecorino cheese: Make them even crunchier by tossing with aged cheese halfway through the bake time. Pecans: Top with toasted pecans or glazed pecans for another crunch. Goat cheese or feta crumbles: Top with goat cheese or feta before serving to add a salty, savory flavor. Balsamic reduction: Add a drizzle of concentrated sweet tart flavor by adding Balsamic Reduction.
Go for classic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Try Smashed Brussels Sprouts or showy Brussels Sprout Casserole Mix up Parmesan Brussels Sprouts or Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Go for Steamed Brussels Sprouts, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, or Shaved Brussels Sprouts
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