Crispy Honey-Soy Brussels Sprouts (Printable)

Golden roasted Brussels sprouts tossed in a flavorful honey-soy glaze with a crunchy sesame finish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

→ For Roasting

08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions (optional)
13 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until fully coated.
03 - Spread the Brussels sprouts cut side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp.
05 - While the sprouts roast, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
06 - Remove Brussels sprouts from the oven when crispy, transfer to a large bowl, pour the glaze over, and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Return the glazed sprouts to the baking sheet and broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning, until glaze caramelizes.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Crispy caramelized edges taste nothing like the mushy sprouts you remember from childhood.
  • The honey soy glaze clings to every leaf, balancing sweet, salty, and just a hint of tang.
  • It comes together in 35 minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • Even people who claim to hate Brussels sprouts ask for seconds.
02 -
  • Always place the sprouts cut side down on the pan, that flat surface is where the best caramelization happens.
  • Do not walk away during the broil step, the line between caramelized and charred is about 30 seconds and your smoke alarm will remind you.
  • If your sprouts are larger than a walnut, quarter them so they cook evenly and do not stay raw in the center.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a minute before sprinkling, it wakes up their flavor in a way pre toasted ones never match.
  • Use a large enough bowl for tossing the glaze or you will end up with sticky countertops and uneven coating.
  • Grate the ginger on a microplane instead of chopping it, you want the juice and fragrance without fibrous bits.
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