Description
Roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts bring Mediterranean magic to your dinner table with tangy feta and sweet craisins. Crisp edges, caramelized surfaces, and a perfect balance of flavors invite you to savor this simple yet sophisticated side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) fresh medium-sized Brussels sprouts
Main Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Sea or kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Toppings:
- ½ cup (75 grams) chopped dried cranberries (Craisins)
- ½ cup (75 grams) crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a large baking sheet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully trim the stems of the Brussels sprouts, maintaining enough stem to keep the vegetable intact. Slice each sprout precisely in half along the length, ensuring the stem holds the two halves together.
- Create a marinade by whisking olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small mixing bowl until the liquids emulsify and blend smoothly.
- Arrange the halved Brussels sprouts cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spread in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Drizzle the balsamic mixture evenly over the sprouts, using fingertips to massage the liquid into each piece, guaranteeing complete and uniform coating.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper across the sprouts to enhance their natural flavor profile.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then carefully flip each sprout to promote even caramelization and crispy edges.
- Continue roasting for an additional 15-25 minutes until the sprouts develop a deep golden-brown color and become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a large serving bowl, drizzling an extra tablespoon of balsamic vinegar while gently tossing to coat.
- Scatter dried cranberries and crumble feta cheese over the warm sprouts, gently folding the ingredients together to distribute evenly without breaking the delicate roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Discover a game-changing side dish that transforms humble Brussels sprouts into a flavor-packed sensation with minimal effort.
- Balsamic vinegar works magic by caramelizing the edges and infusing deep, tangy sweetness into every crispy roasted sprout.
- Craisins introduce unexpected bursts of sweet-tart brightness that perfectly complement the savory roasted vegetables and salty feta cheese.
- Roasting at high temperature ensures Brussels sprouts develop irresistible crispy exterior while maintaining a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior.
- Feta cheese crumbles add creamy, salty dimension that elevates this simple vegetable side into a restaurant-worthy culinary experience.
- Minimal ingredients and straightforward technique make this recipe accessible for home cooks of all skill levels, promising delicious results every single time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg