Looking for an easy side dish packed with flavor? These 5-ingredient Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction will convince even the most reluctant veggie eater to dive right in.
Brussels Sprouts don't get the love they deserve. Am I right?
You can change that when you make these crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction for dinner. You will be left with an empty bowl and your family asking for the recipe.
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Why this recipe works
There is something magical that happens to vegetables when you roast them in the oven. The flavor is intensified and no one can resist the crispy edges. Add a balsamic reduction and you have the perfect salty/ sweet combination.
Ingredients
You don't need much to make this easy side dish! Just a handful of pantry staples plus the Brussels sprouts and you are set.
Ingredient Notes:
- Brussels Sprouts - Try to pick sprouts that are similar in size, if possible. They will cook at the same rate and be done at the same time.
- Balsamic reduction - Don't be scared! It's easy to make and can be used on any roasted vegetable or even a Caprese salad!
Pro Tip: Don't skimp on the salt. I salt them when I toss them with oil and again when they come out of the oven. They "almost" taste just like french fries!
Instructions
- Cut stem and slice Brussels Sprouts in half.
2. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. Place your sprouts cut side down on the sheet pan to make sure they get extra crispy. Watch the veggies for how quickly they brown as every oven is different.
FAQs
Look for bright green heads that are firm and heavy for their size without yellow leaves.
The most common culprits are an overcrowded pan or an oven that wasn't hot enough. Make sure you have enough breathing room around your vegetables - use two pans if needed - and the oven is adequately preheated.
Making balsamic reduction is a snap and will keep in the refrigerator for a few weeks after you make it.
Simply place ¼ -½ cup good balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil and reduce heat. Let simmer on stove for 15-20 minutes or until vinegar is syrupy and coats a spoon. It will thicken as it cools.
If you like a sweeter reduction, add a tablespoon of honey to the vinegar as it cooks.
Tips for the Best Roasted Vegetables
- Use the right temperature - Use 400°F, 425°F or even 450°F to get that nice caramel color we all love. If you go lower than 400°F, your vegetables will end up being steamed instead of crispy.
- Use a hot pan - Preheat the oven with your pan in it to get that instant sizzle.
- Cut your vegetables in similar sizes - This will ensure they cook evenly and are done at the same time.
- Use a bowl to toss the veggies with oil - This makes sure they are coated evenly allowing all sides to brown.
- Don't crowd the pan and place the veggies cut side down on the pan to get even browning.
- Serve them hot from the oven! Roasted Brussels Sprouts can get soft as they sit (but will still be delicious).
More Roasted Vegetables
- These oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes always disappear when we make them.
- Love squash? This Roasted Delicata Squash is a fall favorite and scores bonus points because you don't need to peel it!
- Who can say no to Oven Roasted Cauliflower when it's tossed with roasted garlic and thyme?
- Broccoli doesn't need to be boring! This Roasted Broccoli with garlic is packed with flavor.
- A quick stir with maple syrup and a touch of red pepper flakes gives these Oven Roasted Carrots their irresistible spicy sweet flavor.
- Cheesy Roasted Green Beans are a great addition to any meal!
You can find more easy side dish recipes and all of our easy roasted vegetables recipes in our archives!
Recipe
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels Sprouts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
- ⅓ cup Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Slice brussels sprouts in half through the core.
- Toss with olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Place on sheet pan and roast for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy turning once halfway through.
- While the sprouts are roasting, put ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan and heat over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer until reduced to about half and it coats a spoon. About 15 minutes.
- Place brussels sprouts in a serving bowl and toss with balsamic reduction.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.
Looking for an easy side dish? Let your oven do the hard work and make these crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts for dinner tonight!
I am the only sprout lover in my household and sure does suck when I am craving a batch. But with the holidays comes the sprout recipes. I always serve brussel sprouts when I make a meal for guests and they always leave loving them. But I just can't get my family to appreciate their wonderful goodness. Your roasted brussel sprout recipe looks wonderful and will be trying next time we have guests over. Thanks for sharing. Your pic has my mouth watering.
Thanks! I love them too and have had the same problem with my family. The combination of roasting and the balsamic reduction are delish! So glad you found our site!
this is delicious
So happy you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!
Pinned! Love this so much! Roasted Brussels Sprouts are absolutely AMAZING! People who hate sprouts are certainly MISSING OUT!
I agree, roasted brussel sprouts rock! Thanks for the pin!
Is it possible to make this recipe with frozen brussel sprouts? Fresh ones are surprisingly hard to find!
I am not sure as I have always made it with fresh. Fresh Brussel Sprouts are abundant for us right now. My only concern is that they won't crisp up like the fresh ones do. Let me know what happens if you try! Good Luck!
Just as delicious with frozen sprouts! Just let them defrost first.
officially making 🙂 thank you for the beautiful idea! xoxo chelsea at http://nowismagic.blogspot.com
Hi Chelsea! THanks for the comment! So glad you found our site! Enjoy the brussel sprouts!
Thank you!!! I am preparing these now for dinner tonight!!!! I can't wait.
Fabulous! Let me know what you think!
If you like these, you should try pickling them, they are absolutely delicious!!!!!
No mystery to me why I didn't like most vegetables growing up. I lived in the Midwest, where the recipe for any vegetable is "boil until soft".
Looking back, it's just silly. MY kids love vegetables, because I'm creative when cooking them. You're right about these sprouts. My kids love them.
Isn't it fun to find new ways to make vegetables? So many great choices out there. Thanks for your note!
You know you have hit the nail on the head when your teenage daughter requests brussels sprouts for dinner!!
I've made these but tossed them with toasted pinenuts and crisp diced bacon or crisped , thinly sliced prosciutto. Cut back on the added salt if you try this. Yum!
This looks like a great recipe. I'm a big fan of grilling vegetables on my gas grill (on one of those perforated sheets). Think I am going to roast these that way (with indirect heat) ... I expect they will be outstanding. Thanks for the recipe.
I make both of these but hadn't thought to combine. My 5.5 year old whined about the smell of the reduction but then ate 2 servings. Thank you for making me be a little more creative. (Also I put a pat of butter in the reduction at the very end. Old school style so it glosses a bit more.)
I love brussel sprouts and I love balsamic, what a great combo! Making this tonight.
I'll be trying your technique for roasting brussel sprouts tonight. I roast asparagus and put a browned butter /soy / balsalmic sauce on it and my kids and I love it. I'm hoping that if I roast brussel sprouts with that same sauce, we'll like that too. My husband is a big brussel sprout fan but the rest of us aren't. 🙂
Let me know how they turn out! Good luck!
Made these for dinner tonight. My husband said "how'd you fix these potatoes? They're good." He hates brussel sprouts. Then I told him what they were and he stopped eating them. I thought they were great!
That's funny! Maybe he will come around and like brussel sprouts after all! Thanks for the note!
Brussel sprouts get such a bad name but I love them. They're like mini cabbages 🙂 This is a great way to cook them - it's going on my to-make list!
I agree! Thanks for your note!
A gado gado type peanut sauce will have kids eating any and all vegetables
I have never liked brussell sprouts, or vegetables in general really but I am determined to eat more of them because I should. This recipe is the best! I actually went to the store and asked a woman to please move to I could get to the brussell sprouts and she gave me the strangest look. With mine I like to use a balsamic glaze instead of the reduction because, maybe it's just me, but I like how the glaze is thicker and a little sweeter.
Thanks for stopping by! I love balsamic glaze too, can't go wrong with it! Happy New year!
Served with a bit of goat cheese on the side - SO SO good! Thanks!