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Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

These Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are sweet, tangy, and perfectly tender yet crispy on the edges. Serve with your favorite protein in just 15 minutes and 4 simple ingredients.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 141kcal
Cost $10

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half (or thirds if the sprout is large)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • balsamic reduction, optional

Instructions

  • Add brussels sprouts to a medium bowl. Drizzle balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon olive oil over top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Mix to fully coat the brussels sprouts in the oil, vinegar, and seasoning.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
    When oil is hot, add brussels sprouts cut-side down, along with the remaining balsamic mixture at the bottom of the bowl, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
    Once golden, flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until tender, yet crispy.
  • Serve hot with balsamic reduction drizzled over top.

Notes

  1. For serving, you can drizzle store-bought balsamic reduction over top or you can make a little extra sauce to reduce in the pan as the brussels sprouts cook.
  2. If you want perfectly crispy brussels sprouts, don’t overcrowd the pan. If you don’t have a skillet large enough, cook the brussels sprouts in batches.
  3. Remove any loose leaves and set them aside. Add them just after flipping the brussels sprouts, so they don’t burn while cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg