These roasted brussels sprouts are drizzled with my homemade balsamic almond dressing, making for a delicious side dish. Vegan, paleo, and super tasty.
So it is about damn time I bring you one of my favorite vegetables…. And if anyone is doubting brussels sprouts, then you’re doing it all wrong.
Here is the real truth: I didn’t eat vegetables growing up… Pretty sure the closest I came to a vegetable was the tomato sauce on my pizza (is that still a thing these days?). Or potatoes. I was totally a sucker for my Nana’s mashed potatoes. Probably because she put loads of butter in them. And then when the butter melted, I would go back for another slice of butter to top them off again.
When I got older, probably about high school age, I realized how idiotic I was for not eating vegetables, and actually decided I’d tried them. Guess what? They weren’t so bad after all. I still loved potatoes (and pizza…) but I finally started adding more colorful vegetables to my diet.
The BEST Roasted Brussels Sprouts
The funny thing about me and brussels sprouts though, is that they didn’t actually come into my life up until about three or four years ago. I actually can’t remember for certain the first time I had them. It might have been at a family gathering. But I do remember when I tried to make them myself, I used the frozen ones and boiled them. WORST MISTAKE EVER. Please, I beg you, just don’t. You will not like them. And this is probably why many people think they hate brussels sprouts. Shoot, I would to if that were the only way I’d had them.
But then I took to my trusty source named Pinterest and found some recipes I could get on board with. One being bacon and brown sugar. HECK yes. Whoever invented that creation, I thank you. You made me a brussels sprouts lover. And then I had to try roasted brussels sprouts every way imaginable. Lemon pepper. Garlic & olive oil. Balsamic. That was back in the day when I was just getting started… Now I like them all the time, pretty much every which way possible.
But today I bring you something special. It pretty much goes like this:
Roast brussels sprouts with olive oil & salt for 25 minutos.
Drizzle with my latest, greatest dressing
Return to oven for 5 minutos.
Take out and drizzle with straight up balsamic vinegar.
EAT.
REPEAT NEXT WEEK.
PrintRoasted Brussels Sprouts [with Balsamic Almond Dressing]
These roasted brussels sprouts are drizzled with my homemade balsamic almond dressing, making for a delicious side dish. Vegan, paleo, and super tasty.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 2-4 1x
- Category: Sides
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussels sprouts
- 1–2 TBS olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 2–3 TBS Balsamic Almond Dressing
- Balsamic Vinegar, drizzled to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and line small baking sheet with parchment paper, or silicone liner.
- Prepare brussels sprouts by cutting in half, length wise.
- Add cut brussels sprouts to medium bowl and toss with olive oil and salt.
(Use your hands to coat well) - Roast brussels sprouts for about 25 minutes, checking at 15 minutes and stirring if needed.
- Remove pan from oven after 25 minutes and drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of Balsamic Almond Dressing.
Return pan to oven for another 5-7 minutes. - Remove pan of brussels sprouts and drizzle with balsamic vinegar (if desired).
- Serve as side dish for 2-4 people
Notes
*I prefer my roasted veggies not overly-oily. Adjust to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4th
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 296
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
This obviously isn’t the only way I enjoy brussels sprouts. More often than not, when I am looking for something quick I’ll just roast them with some oil and whatever seasoning goes with the rest of the meal. But lately this dressing has come in handy for all sorts of things. And when I had some brussels sprouts that needed to be eaten, I knew JUST what to do.
Best decision I’ve made in a while.
SO… What is your favorite vegetable??
If you’re a fan of roasted brussels sprouts, what is your favorite way to enjoy them?
P.S. I love brussels so much I had the caterer add them to the menu for our wedding 😀
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Kelsey Garner says
I love roasting brussels sprouts! Last Thanksgiving I made a huge tray of them and as I was pulling them out of the oven before dinner, I dropped them all on the floor. I think I’m ready to try again, and this seems like the perfect redemption recipe! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Christina says
I have to say…Not the biggest brussels sprouts fan in the world, I’ll eat ’em but I don’t crave them. HOWEVER. If they were doused in this dressing, I would crave them all day errday. Can I has?
Ashley says
I’ll give you some time to come around to the day you crave em 😉 Patience, young grasshopper.
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says
GIRL your recipes are SO GOOD! I love some roasted brussels and this dressing looks yummy! 🙂
Ashley says
Thank you Natalie! 🙂
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
I finally came around to loving Brussels sprouts, and now I don’t think there’s a vegetable I DON’T EAT! I always tell people, if you don’t like a vegetable, toss it in olive oil and roast it. Serious perfection!
Ashley says
Exactly! And spices! Spice it up. Flavor is everything.
Lauren | Just a Pinch says
The only way I can eat the ‘icky’ vegetables (what I called them when I was little!) was to bake them. Crispy brussel sprouts are probably my favorite thing…EVER. Can’t wait to try this!
Ashley says
Anytime a restaurant has brussels sprouts on their menu, my dinner decisions happen in milliseconds. Of course the restaurant ones are slathered in oil and crisped up to absolute perfection, but hey, it works 😉
Rachel Mansfield says
GET IN MY BRUSSELS SPROUTS LOVING BEELLLLAYYY
Ashley says
LOL <3 you're so great.
Katelyn Cullum says
GUYS. I just made this recipe for my family for dinner and they are really enjoyed it. I didn’t have any regular almond butter so I just crunchy almond butter and it turned out to be great! I added a little more balsamic vinegar to the dressing, only cause I like my dressings a little sour. Overall, It was a wonderful recipe and it got A+ reviews from the whole fam 🙂
★★★★★
Ashley says
Aw, yay!! Thanks so much Katelyn. Glad you all enjoyed it <3 <3 <3
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Mmmm! Shared this great recipe for my post today – 12 Whole30 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: http://physicalkitchness.com/whole30-thanksgiving-side-dishes/
Thanks for the inspiration!! I am sure my readers will love it.
Ashley says
Yay! Thanks so much for sharing Chrissa 🙂 <3
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
Oh man I haven’t tried brussel sprouts in so long..probably since I was a kid! Too funny you had these at your wedding!
Definitely including this in my Thanksgiving recipes round-up! Thanks for sharing! <3
★★★★★
Ashley says
WHAT?! Amanda, I literally have them at least twice a week. I have a large bag in my fridge currently. Probably for dinner tomorrow 😉 But thanks so much for including this, you’re the best 🙂