I admit that I don’t eat enough vegetables. I know. They are good for me. So when I saw this recipe for Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, I knew I just had to it a try.
PSA: If you’ve never eaten Brussels Sprouts, you need to know that they will give you smelly flatulence. You’re welcome. Back to our regularly scheduled program.
The marinade used for the Brussels Sprouts gives them a sweet yet spicy flavor. If you prefer a little less spicy you can cut back on the red pepper flakes or leave them out completely.
Make sure you don’t skip the step where you keep the remaining marinade. Tossing the brussels sprouts in the marinade after they come out of the oven gives a little extra flavor. Delicious!
If you love roasted vegetables, you must try my Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots recipe. Seriously one of my go-to vegetable side dish recipes.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Brussel Sprouts – rinsed with stems removed
- Lemon Juice – If you don’t have fresh on hand you can use the bottled stuff
- Maple Syrup – use the best pure maple syrup you can find
- Garlic Clove – try to use fresh garlic as much as possible
- Cayenne – adds a bold, fiery heat and a touch of earthy spice
- Paprika – adds a mild, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor, along with vibrant colors
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – adds a spicy kick and a hint of smoky heat
- Sea Salt – regular salt is fine
How to Make Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by removing the stems and slicing them vertically into halves.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic clove, cayenne, paprika, red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt and mix until smooth. Toss the Brussels sprouts in the marinade.
- Place the Brussels sprouts face down on a greased baking sheet. Reserve the leftover marinade.
- Roast the Brussels sprouts for 15 to 20 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown. Broil them for 1 minute before removing them from the oven.
- Return the roasted Brussels sprouts to the mixing bowl and toss them in the leftover marinade. Sprinkle the remaining sea salt over the top of them.
Printable Recipe Card
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Brussels Sprouts
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 Garlic Clove
- ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- ¼ Tsp Paprika
- ¼ Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ Tsp Sea Salt, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Prepare the brussels sprouts by removing the stems and slicing vertically into halves.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic clove, cayenne, paprika, red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon of the sea salt and mix until smooth. Toss the brussels sprouts in the marinade.
- Place the brussels sprouts face down on a greased baking sheet. Reserve the leftover marinade.
- Roast the brussels sprouts for 15 to 20 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown. Broil them for 1 minute before removing them from the oven.
- Return the roasted brussels sprouts to the mixing bowl and toss them in the leftover marinade. Sprinkle the remaining sea salt over the top of them.
I love Brussel sprouts. They are one of my favorite veggies. I made this recipe and my whole family loved it. This is one recipe I will make again.