Easy Brown Sugar Brussel Sprouts
Sweet (but not too sweet), lightly caramelized, and lifted with warm, savory thyme, these roasted brown sugar brussel sprouts are the kind of simple side that turns haters into fans. Elegant enough for Thanksgiving or Christmas, yet easy enough for any weeknight. You'll want these on repeat all winter long.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussel sprouts
- 2½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar (dark or light)
- 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper (a large pinch - or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390F/200C (in a fan/convection oven) or 425F/220C (in a regular oven). Also line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
- Prep the brussel sprouts: Wash, trim the ends, remove any tough or dirty outer leaves, and cut them into halves or quarters (depending on how big they are).1 pound brussel sprouts
- Season: In a large bowl, toss the brussels sprouts well with the olive oil, brown sugar, thyme, salt and pepper.2½ tablespoons olive oil, 1½ tablespoons brown sugar, 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Roast: Spread the coated brussel sprouts over the lined baking sheet, making sure they are well spread out. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing half way through, or until caramelized and crisped on the edges.
- Serve: Pile into a serving dish.
Notes
Alternative: If you like, you can scatter the finished dish with toasted seeds, nuts or even bacon.
Optional: If you like, drizzle the dish with a little balsamic vinegar or glaze just before serving.
Storage/Reheating instructions: Leftovers will keep for up to a few days well covered or in an airtight container in the fridge. To crisp them up again, roast again at 390F/200C for 8 to 12 minutes. Alternatively, you can just cover and microwave for a minute or two until hot (bearing in mind that they won't be crisp, but they will still be sweet and tasty!).
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
