Crispy Honey-Soy Brussels Sprouts (Printable)

Golden Brussels sprouts glazed with honey-soy, finished with toasted sesame seeds and a crunchy bite.

# What You’ll 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:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly 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 golden brown and crispy.
05 - While roasting, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
06 - Remove Brussels sprouts from the oven and 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, watching carefully, until caramelized but not burnt.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The glaze turns crispy edges into sweet, salty, caramelized bites that even sprout skeptics devour.
  • It comes together in about half an hour with pantry staples and minimal cleanup.
  • The sesame and ginger add warmth without overpowering the natural nuttiness of the sprouts.
02 -
  • Do not skip the broiling step, those extra few minutes under high heat turn the glaze glossy and caramelized.
  • Make sure the sprouts are cut side down when they go in the oven, that is how you get the crispy, browned edges that make this dish work.
  • If your oven runs hot, check them a few minutes early during broiling because honey burns fast.
03 -
  • Use a large enough baking sheet so the sprouts are not crowded, overcrowding steams them instead of roasting them crispy.
  • If you want extra caramelization, drizzle a little more honey over the sprouts right before broiling.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a minute or two before sprinkling, it makes a noticeable difference in flavor.
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