Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts | Crispy, Caramelized, Easy Side Dish

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories, while brown sugar is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Wash, halve, and trim 1 pound of Brussels sprouts.

Add Brussels sprouts to a medium bowl.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.

Mix the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Spread the Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, ensuring they are close but not piled on top of each other.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Bake the Brussels sprouts for 20 minutes.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of maple syrup over the Brussels sprouts and return to the oven.

Roast for an additional 5 minutes.

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