Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Transform ordinary Brussels sprouts into a sweet and nutty masterpiece! This quick and easy recipe, inspired by Little Giant Restaurant in NYC, balances the slight bitterness of Brussels sprouts with a luscious maple syrup pan sauce. Perfectly browned and crisp-tender, these sprouts are a delicious side dish for any occasion. Easily halved for smaller portions.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 244.8 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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How to Make Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 pound trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Cook the sprouts over high heat without stirring, until nicely browned (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Continue cooking over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons maple syrup and cook, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender (about 7 minutes). Do not overcook; if they begin to smell strongly of sulfur, they are overcooked.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar).
  7. Add 1/2 cup chopped roasted chestnuts or walnuts and 1 teaspoon walnut or grape-seed oil. Cook until heated through.
  8. Transfer the Brussels sprouts and nuts to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  9. Boil the remaining cooking liquid in the skillet over high heat until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
  10. Pour the pan sauce over the Brussels sprouts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

32g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts?

Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts?

Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts has approximately 244.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts?

The key ingredients for Sweet Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts are Canola Oil, Brussels Sprouts, Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Unsalted Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Pure Maple Syrup. See the full list with measurements above.

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