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Flavorful Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

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A simple and delicious holiday side dish featuring caramelized Brussels sprouts glazed with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar, topped with toasted pecans for a perfect sweet, tangy, and nutty flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (grade A dark amber recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (aged or balsamic glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: sprinkle of fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully heat for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Wash Brussels sprouts, trim off stem ends, and slice each sprout in half lengthwise.
  3. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until fragrant and slightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add halved Brussels sprouts to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the glaze.
  6. Spread the coated Brussels sprouts cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the sprouts halfway through (around 12 minutes).
  8. In the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle toasted pecans over the sprouts and return to the oven to warm the nuts.
  9. Remove from oven, transfer to a serving dish, and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
  10. Optionally, garnish with fresh thyme leaves or a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the sprouts. Toast pecans separately to maintain crunch. Add pecans in the last 5 minutes to prevent burning. If sprouts brown too fast but are still firm, tent loosely with foil. For a spicy kick, add cayenne or red pepper flakes. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat best in oven or skillet to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: Brussels sprouts, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, roasted vegetables, holiday side dish, pecans, easy recipe, vegan, gluten-free

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