Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

This Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts recipe is the best easy side dish! It's roasted and topped with an Asian honey chili garlic glaze.

If prepared correctly, Brussels sprouts are one of the tastiest vegetables out there. These Asian Roasted Brussels Sprouts are among my favorite ways to enjoy them!

Somewhere down the line, Brussels sprouts got a bad rap. How did this happen? I remember the first time I ate Brussels sprouts.

My roommates and I looked at them curiously, shrugged, and then boiled them. They made the whole house stink and tasted awful. There are probably plenty of others out there with a similar experience.

I'm here with a public service announcement: Don't boil your Brussels sprouts! The best way to served them is roasted or grilled. That smoky flavor lends itself so well to these things.

Adding a sweet and spicy glaze to them after they've roasted sends them over the top. I can now confidently say that Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables, especially these Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts!

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• How To Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• How To Make Sweet and Spicy Asian Glaze
• How Long Should I Roast Brussels Sprouts?
• What To Serve With Asian Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

How To Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasting is a great way to cook any vegetable, but it works especially well with these ones.

1. The first step is to preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. As the oven heats, trim the bottom of the sprouts (if they have become dry and brown) and remove any of the dry or wilted outer leaves. Cut the sprouts in half. Larger sprouts may need to be cut into quarters. You want all them to be relatively uniform in size to ensure that they cook evenly.
3. Spread them out on a roasting pan and drizzle a Tbsp. or so of olive oil on them.
4. Next, sprinkle a generous pinch of salt and pepper on them. Make sure the sprouts are evenly coated in the oil, salt, and pepper.
5. Pop them in the oven for 15 minutes.

How To Make Sweet and Spicy Asian Glaze

After the Brussels sprouts are in the oven, you can prepare the glaze that is added during the last portion of roasting.

This is a super simple sauce that provides the dish with a sweet and spicy kick. It consists of hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey, and vegetable stock.

What is Hoisin Sauce?

Hoisin is a sweet and pungent sauce that is used quite a bit in Chinese cooking. You can find it in most grocery stores nowadays. I use gluten free hoisin to keep this recipe gluten free.

What is Chili Garlic Sauce?

Chili garlic sauce is flavorful and spicy paste made with chilis, garlic, and vinegar. It's most commonly recognized by it's bright red color and the green cap on the container.

1. Combine 2 Tbsp. of gluten free hoisin sauce (you can use regular hoisin if not GF), 1 ½ Tbsp. of chili garlic sauce, ½ tsp. honey (feel free to use maple syrup or agave if you'd like to keep it vegan), and 3 Tbsp. vegetable stock in a small bowl
2. Stir all of these ingredients until completely combined.

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How Long Should I Roast Brussels Sprouts?

1. After the Brussels sprouts have roasted for 15 minutes, remove the pan and stir them around.
2. Pour the glaze you have just prepared over the sprouts, making sure that they are evenly coated.
3. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 4-5 minutes. The sugars in the glaze will start to caramelize and bake into the sprouts. I don't know what it is about that hoisin, but it takes these things to the next level.
4. Once they've been in the oven for 5 minutes, remove the pan and get ready to eat. These sprouts are great sprinkled with a few sesame seeds for garnish.
5. Finish them off with 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds if you like (this is totally optional).

The total cooking time is approximately 20 minutes.

What To Serve With Asian Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I know I'm always looking for a quick and easy side dish to accompany weeknight dinners and these Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts are just that.

You can eat them alongside a beef dish like Roast Beef, Steak Diane, or Chuck Steak or a chicken dish like these Sesame Chicken Bowls or Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers.

They're great served alongside any type of smoked meat and are a perfect addition to a holiday menu! I love them for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

I'm convinced that this recipe will make a Brussels sprout lover out of even the staunchest disbeliever!

If you like these Brussels Sprouts I think you'll love these Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts and Maple Sesame Brussels Sprouts!

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