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    The VGN Way » Sides

    Roasted Sweet And Spicy Brussels Sprouts

    Published: May 8, 2022 · Modified: Dec 4, 2022 by Nija Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Our Healthy Sweet & Spicy Brussels Sprouts Are Oven Roasted With A Sweet And Spicy Kick. Thanks To This Recipe Our Family And Friends Now Love Brussels Sprouts. Because Of The Sweetness From The Maple Syrup & The Spiciness From The Chili Garlic Sauce. These Oven Roasted Or Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts Are The Perfect Side Dish For Dinner Or Holiday Meal’s & They're Also Vegan & Gluten-Free.

    A tan plate of glazed sweet and spicy brussels sprouts sprinkle with sesame seeds on a table
    Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts Made With Maple Syrup & Chili Garlic Sauce. You can substitute Sriracha for the Chili Garlic sauce.

    Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. However you can find important tips/tricks in the post.

    One of our go to weeknight green veggies dishes is roasted brussel sprouts. But for variations we love combos like roasted broccoli with butternut squash or roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes. All great ways to get veggies on the table quickly and easily.

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love These
    • Ingredients
    • If You’re Out Of Chili Garlic Sauce
    • Equipment
    • Instructions For Oven
    • Preparing Brussels Sprouts For Roasting
    • Cooking Instructions For Air Fryer
    • Substitutions
    • Storage & Reheating
    • Related Recipe’s 
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why You’ll Love These

    This easy to make vegetable side dish requires only a few ingredients; and is simple to double for a crowd.

    Roasting in the oven makes this a pretty hands off recipe. In addition, roasting really brings out the natural sugars in brussels sprouts which helps prevent any bitter taste from them.

    Halving the brussels sprouts helps reduce the cooking time making this a pretty quick recipe to cook.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients For Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts
    • Brussels Sprouts - have omega-3 fatty acids, are high in fiber and vitamin C.
    • Chili Garlic Sauce - has high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants. We like Huy Fong brand available at major grocery stores, international store and online.
    • Maple Syrup - gives a sweet smokey flavor.
    • Lime Juice - this acid helps to brighten and tone down the sprouts cabbagey flavor.
    • Minced Garlic
    • Tamari Sauce
    • Sesame Seeds
    • Olive oil - to help them get crispy you need to toss them in plenty of oil. 2 tablespoons for every pound.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    If You’re Out Of Chili Garlic Sauce

    Holding a jar of chili garlic sauce

    These Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts deliver a spicy kick but if you're out of Chili Garlic sauce; no worries, Sriracha is a great substitute.

    How To Store Brussels Sprouts?

    If bought on the stalk leave them on the stalk. Put the stalk in the fridge or leave it in a cold place. If bought loose store them in an open container with a damp towel on top in refrigerator.

    What Is A Serving Size Of Brussels Sprouts?

    One serving is 1 cup of cooked Brussels sprouts.

    Equipment

    Foil and 2 large baking sheets. It's really important to not crowd your baking sheet. If the baking sheets are overstuffed the sprouts will steam and not crisp up.

    Instructions For Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 

    In a small bowl, stir together chili garlic paste, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic and tamari. Set aside.

    Preparing Brussels Sprouts For Roasting

    Prepare sprouts by removing any bruised, wet or damaged outer leaves. Using a paring knife, trim off the bottoms of the sprouts, just the dried and brown portion of the stem. Cut the sprouts in half lengthwise through the stem. Place in colander then rinse and drain until dry. 

    Place on a foil lined baking sheet. Spread them out so they make a single layer on the baking sheet. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well. For the most crispy Brussels sprouts. We like to flip each one facing cut side down to help the cut side get extra crispy.

    Roast for 20 minutes. Pour the sweet and spicy sauce over the roasted brussels sprouts and toss well to coat with mixture.

    Bake for additional 5 minutes. Transfer sprouts to serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    Cooking Instructions For Air Fryer

    Set Air Fryer to 400 F degrees for 15 minutes, after 10 minutes pull out the air fryer basket shake and add sweet and spicy sauce and cook for additional 5 minutes for total cooking time of 15 minutes.

    Substitutions

    Instead of brussels sprouts, try this recipe with cauliflower or broccoli.

    If chili garlic paste is not available, substitute with sriracha sauce.

    Tamari Sauce is a soy-sauce-like product. It's made with only soybeans (no wheat). If you are not on a gluten-free diet you can use soy sauce. Other substitutes are coconut aminos or liquid aminos.

    Storage & Reheating

    • Prep Ahead. The sprouts can be trimmed, cut and cleaned a day or two before needed. Store in refrigerator.
    • Store Leftovers. To store, place in an airtight container. This will keep for 3 days.
    • To Freeze. Due to the nature of the recipe, it is not recommended to freeze.
    • To Reheat. To keep crispy rewarm in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5 or so minutes, until heated through. Warm, reheat in microwave.

    Related Recipe’s 

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

    Whole Roasted Cauliflower

    Roasted Cauliflower Steak

    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    📖 Recipe

    Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

    Nija Clark
    Our Healthy Sweet & Spicy Brussels Sprouts Are Oven Roasted With A Sweet And Spicy Kick. The Sweetness From Maple Syrup & The Spiciness From Chili Garlic Sauce. These Brussels Sprouts Are The Perfect Side Dish For Any Meal & There Also Vegan & Gluten-Free.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dinner, Holidays, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 Servings
    Calories 138 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds Brussels Sprouts - trimmed and halved
    • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 2 teaspoons Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • ¼ cup Maple syrup
    • 5 teaspoons Chili Garlic paste
    • 2 tablespoon Lime juice
    • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced (1 teaspoons garlic paste or minced)
    • 2 teaspoons Tamari
    • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, stir together chili garlic paste, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic and tamari. Set aside.
      ¼ cup Maple syrup, 5 teaspoons Chili Garlic paste, 2 cloves Garlic, 2 teaspoons Tamari
    • Prepare sprouts by removing any bruised, wet or damaged outer leaves. Using a paring knife, trim off the bottoms of the sprouts, just the dried and brown portion of the stem. Cut the sprouts in half lengthwise through the stem. Place in colander then rinse and drain until dry. 
      2 pounds Brussels Sprouts
    • Place on a foil lined baking sheet. Spread them out so they make a single layer on the baking sheet. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well. For the most crispy Brussels sprouts. We like to flip each one facing cut side down to help the cut side get extra crispy.
      3 tablespoons Olive Oil, 2 teaspoons Salt, 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • Roast for 20 minutes. Pour the sweet and spicy sauce over the roasted brussels sprouts and toss well to coat with mixture. 
    • Bake for additional 5 minutes.
    • Transfer sprouts to serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
      1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

    Notes

    Cooking Instructions For Air Fryer
    Set Air Fryer to 400 F degrees for 15 minutes, after 10 minutes pull out the air fryer basket shake and add sweet and spicy sauce and cook for additional 5 minutes for total cooking time of 15 minutes.
    Storage & Reheating
    • Prep Ahead. The sprouts can be trimmed, cut and cleaned a day or two before needed. Store in refrigerator.
    • Store Leftovers. To store, place in an airtight container. This will keep for 3 days.
    • To Freeze. Due to the nature of the recipe, it is not recommended to freeze.
    • To Reheat. To keep crispy rewarm in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5 or so minutes, until heated through. To warm, reheat in microwave.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1312mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @vgnway or tag #thevgnway!

    These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.

    Have you made this sweet and spicy brussels sprouts recipe? Drop a comment below and let us know what you think.

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    1. Kerra Watson

      May 18, 2022 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      I LIVE for chilli garlic sauce!

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