Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar | Vegan+ Gluten Free

Name: Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar | Vegan+ Gluten Free
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups of Brussel sprouts (trimmed and halved); 1 cup seedless red grapes; 8 figs (halved); Leaves from 6 sprigs of thyme; Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup candied pecans (chopped)

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Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

These oven roasted Brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar, grapes, & figs make for a perfect healthy holiday side dish or even as a regular weeknight dinner! With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have this made in no time!

Close up of oven roasted balsamic brussels sprouts with grapes and figs on a brown dish.

There’s something about a bowl of caramelized sticky roasted Brussel sprouts – with their tiny little leaves all crispy and golden. I just can’t help myself when I get my hands on them.

Brussel sprouts are in season right now, and they are perfect as holiday side dishes. They’re also just great for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you’re like me and obsessed with the little guys. These Brussel Sprouts with balsamic vinegar will make you even MORE in love.

Why This Recipe Works
Key Ingredients
How To Make This Recipe
Expert Tips
Recipe FAQs
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Why This Recipe Works

Brussel sprouts get a bad rep but with this Brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar recipe, you’ll have people reaching for seconds. They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and are so flavourful.

You don’t need that many ingredients to make this. While these ingredients are on the seasonal side, they’re relatively easy to find!

This Brussel sprouts recipe is also very versatile. They work for everyday weeknight dinners but they’re great for entertaining as they look super fancy without much effort. You can also easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.

Key Ingredients

Overhead image of ingredients for Oven roasted balsamic brussels sprouts recipe including Brussels sprouts, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, seedless grapes, thyme, figs, and candied pecans.

Brussel Sprouts – The Brussel sprouts are trimmed and halved for this recipe. To do so, simply slice off and discard the bottom end of each Brussel sprout and then remove any wilted or discoloured leaves on the outside. Then cut them in half from top to bottom.

Red Grapes – Make sure you get the seedless grapes. You don’t want your guests or family to awkwardly spit out the seeds while they’re enjoying this Brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar recipe.

Age Balsamic Vinegar – You want a quality balsamic vinegar for this recipe and a little goes a long way.

Figs – Thanks to the natural sweetness in the fruit and balsamic, there isn’t any need to add copious amounts of sugar as we see in other holiday sides. Figs are such a delicious seasonal addition to this recipe.

Candied Pecans – This gives your dish a nice crunch!

How To Make This Recipe

Steps 1-3 process shot of oven roasted balsamic brussels sprouts with grapes and figs being made.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 F and toss the Brussel sprouts, grapes and figs with the olive oil.

Step 2: Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Roast for about 30-35 minutes, turning the Brussel sprouts at least once to evenly roast with some tongs.

Step 3: Once the Brussel sprouts are caramelized, and the grapes and figs are slightly shrivelled, remove from the oven, and coat with the aged balsamic vinegar. Top with the candied pecans and serve this roasted Brussel sprouts with balsamic recipe while still warm.

Expert Tips

Roasting Brussel sprouts allows them to caramelize and develop a ton of flavour all on their own, so you also don’t need to add a ton of fat. A little bit of olive oil is enough!

Don’t be worried that you are burning the Brussel sprouts. There is so much flavour from a caramelized sprout that you’re going to want to let them darken in colour.

Brussel sprouts have lots of fibre and antioxidants so this is a great side dish to have to balance out heavier holiday mains.

Recipe FAQs

Here are some common questions I get with this oven roasted Brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar recipe!

Do I have to use thyme?

If you don’t have thyme, rosemary works as well. Alternatively, if you can’t get fresh herbs, you can substitute with dried herbs.

What if my Brussel sprouts aren’t caramelizing?

If your sprouts aren’t caramelizing, you might be overcrowding your pan. Try a larger sheet pan such as this one.

Do I have to use candied pecans?

You’re welcome to substitute the candied pecans for anything your heart desires. Any candied nut works or you can skip it if you want.

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Have you tried these Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar? What are some of your healthier go-to holiday sides? Leave me a comment below with your top picks!