I’m always looking for simple veggie preparations to round out my meals. Some of my favorites include sauteed asparagus, roasted carrots and these balsamic brussels sprouts.
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients
When you prepare balsamic brussels sprouts be sure to have trimmed brussels sprouts, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, balsamic glaze, parsley, salt and black pepper. These sprouts are fantastic with main dishes like chicken madeira, pork scallopini or pesto chicken. Try these dishes or pick your favorite entrée from my dinner recipes to create your perfect meal!
How Do You Make Balsamic Brussels Sprouts?
This balsamic brussels sprouts recipe starts with fresh, trimmed brussels sprouts, which are tossed in a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the sprouts on a sheet pan or baking sheet with bacon, then roast the vegetables and bacon until everything is browned and crispy. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
Balsamic glaze is a thick and syrupy version of balsamic vinegar. You can buy it in the vinegar or salad dressing area of most grocery stores, or you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of balsamic vinegar over low heat until it’s reduced by half and thickened. I like to finish my sprouts with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. If you don’t have parsley on hand, you can also use chives or basil. I find that these brussels sprouts taste best fresh from the oven. Any leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. While this dish makes a great accompaniment to meat entrées like rosemary chicken or rib eye steak, you can also toss your balsamic brussels sprouts with a pasta like angel hair pasta or serve them over a risotto like mushroom risotto to create a main course.
Flavor Variations
There are so many different ingredients you can add to this dish to customize it to your tastes!
Cheese: Add a sprinkle of feta or finely grated parmesan cheese after the sprouts come out of the oven. Nuts: Toasted pine nuts, almonds, walnuts or pecans add a nice crunch to the dish. Vegetables: Feel free to add other veggies to the pan before it goes into the oven. Some great options include mushrooms, red onions, green beans or red bell peppers. Spices: You can add some additional herbs and spices to the mix such as Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder or smoked paprika. Meat: You can use pancetta, prosciutto or serrano ham. Vegetarian: You can omit the bacon if you prefer, just add an extra tablespoon of olive oil.
This recipe takes your ordinary brussels sprouts, and dresses them up to create an extraordinary dish!
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