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Balsamic glaze drizzled over smashed brussel sprouts.

Easy Smashed Brussel Sprouts

Katerina | Diethood
Crunchy, sweet, and flavorful Smashed Brussel Sprouts drizzled with a delicious balsamic glaze! 
Servings : 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Brussel Sprouts
  • 2 pounds Brussel Sprouts, trimmed and outer leaves removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
For the Balsamic Glaze
  • 2 cups good quality balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in the Brussels sprouts and cook them until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on their size. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Transfer the Brussel sprouts to the baking sheet and smash each sprout using the bottom of a drinking glass or jar. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Toss them with olive oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are crispy.
Prepare the Balsamic Glaze.
  • Add balsamic vinegar to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until bubbling.
  • Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until the liquid is reduced by half and thickened, stirring frequently. The glaze should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready. It will thicken more as it cools, so it’s best to remove it from heat when it’s slightly thinner than you want.
  • Remove the brussel sprouts from the oven and drizzle them with the prepared balsamic glaze.
  • Serve.

Notes

  • Clean: Trim and clean the Brussel sprouts.
  • Dry them: Pat dry the sprouts with paper towels after smashing them.
  • Balsamic Glaze: Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the vinegar from scorching, and keep the vinegar at a gentle simmer. Feel free to infuse the vinegar with herbs or spices or stir in some brown sugar or maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 137 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 43 mg | Potassium: 517 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 855 IU | Vitamin C: 97 mg | Calcium: 67 mg | Iron: 2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: brussel sprouts recipe, holiday side dish recipe, roasted brussel sprouts, vegetarian dish