About This Recipe
Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts is a vegetable side dish featuring oven-roasted Brussels sprouts coated in a sweet and savory glaze. This recipe utilizes basic cooking techniques with common ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Combines savory roasted flavors with sweet honey notes
- Requires minimal preparation time
- Uses simple, widely available ingredients
- Provides a vegetable-based side dish option
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Trim stems from Brussels sprouts and remove outer leaves. Cut larger sprouts in half lengthwise
- In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated
- Spread sprouts in single layer on baking sheet
- Roast for 20 minutes until sprouts begin to brown
- While sprouts roast, combine minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce in small bowl
- Remove sprouts from oven. Drizzle honey garlic mixture over sprouts and toss to coat
- Return to oven for 5-7 minutes until glaze caramelizes
- Transfer to serving dish immediately
FAQ
Q: Can I use frozen Brussels sprouts?
A: Fresh sprouts are recommended for optimal texture, but frozen sprouts can be used after thorough drying.
Q: How do I prevent sprouts from becoming soggy?
A: Ensure sprouts are completely dry before roasting and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Q: Can I substitute the honey?
A: Maple syrup can be used as a honey alternative.
You Must Know
- Cut sprouts to uniform size for even cooking
- Adjust roasting time based on sprout size and oven performance
- Glaze will thicken and caramelize during final roasting stage
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat in oven or toaster oven to maintain texture
- Freezing is not recommended as it alters texture
Enjoy!