This easy roasted sesame brussels sprouts recipe proves one important fact.
Brussels sprouts really can be addictive.
Just try these sweet, savory, sticky sesame brussels sprouts, then try to get them out of your mind. It’s completely impossible!
You will literally be dreaming about brussels sprouts. Both kids and adults love this delicious and healthy vegan side dish recipe.
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“Eat your brussels sprouts! They’re good for you!”
Actually, I’ve always liked brussels sprouts.
When we were growing up, my mom called them “baby cabbages,” which for some reason made me think they were super cute.
Plus I wanted to be a rebel, so as soon as I heard kids were supposed to hate the little green vegetables, it automatically made me love them even more.
I’m not sure where the whole kids-hate-brussels-sprouts thing originated anyway, or if there’s any truth to it. Pretty much every single person I know loves brussels sprouts!
And when they’re roasted in the oven and tossed with sticky-sweet sesame sauce, they are especially easy to love.
I served mine with quinoa (see How To Cook Quinoa) instead of rice.
We tried both the regular and soy-free versions of the recipe and loved both, so feel free to go with whichever you prefer.
The small amount of oil (just 1 1/2 tsp for the entire recipe) adds such a huge flavor boost that I recommend including it even if you’re on a mostly oil-free diet – it doesn’t add up to much per serving and makes a big difference in taste.
Be sure to look for toasted sesame oil, which has a stronger sesame flavor. I usually buy mine at Trader Joe’s.
The recipe was adapted from my Sticky Sesame Cauliflower.
Sesame Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 8 cups halved brussels sprouts
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup white or cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp powdered ginger
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
- 1/4 cup water
- sesame seeds, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Grease one or two baking pans, or line with parchment. Arrange Brussels sprouts in a single layer in the greased pan. Bake 20 minutes on the center rack. Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, sweetener, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. While waiting, stir together the cornstarch and water until cornstarch dissolves fully. Whisk this into the saucepan as soon as it boils. Turn heat to medium and cook–stirring–until it begins to thicken. Flip sprouts and bake 20 additional minutes or until desired texture is reached. Mix sauce with sprouts. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if you wish.View Nutrition Facts
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This looks delicious! I was definitely in the hate brussel sprouts camp when I was a kid, but I think I had only ever had them steamed or boiled and super plain. When I tried them again as an adult (roasted with garlic and sea salt), it was love. They’ve been one of my favorite vegetables ever since.
I made these for dinner this week, using small Brussels sprouts from a farmer’s market. After 20 minutes, the Brussels sprouts were well done and starting to burn in spots. The cooking instructions worked perfectly for the sauce (which was delicious), but I think the recipe needs to be updated to specify that cooking time for the Brussels sprouts may vary depending on the size of the sprouts. I imagine that large Brussels sprouts would require the full 40 minutes cooking time.
I made these last week and they are so yummy! I was wondering if 8 cups was too much for one person but not a chance! I placed the rest in the fridge and kept going back to have one- they are addictive. Took the rest for work the next day and were even more delicious! I too did not bake them for as long as they were getting pretty burnt.
Oh so fabulous! I roasted brussels sprouts with some cauliflower florets in the air fryer and then tossed with the yummy sauce. Quick, easy, and oh so tasty!!!
Ok, I’ve made this recipe at least three times and I absolutely love it. It’s so easy to make and it tastes delicious. Definitely my favorite way to eat brussel sprouts now!!