Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots

These Brussels sprouts roasted with shallots and tossed with balsamic vinegar and toasted walnuts are easy and timeless.

By
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.
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Updated October 27, 2023
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Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Elise Bauer

Every year I consider it my civic duty to create a Brussels sprouts recipe that my father will actually eat.

Every family has one, right? A sprouts-a-phobe?

No? Well consider yourself blessed.

I guess we're lucky that my dad is the only one who will roll his eyes when he sees the green orbs set before him. Oddly he claims to like the Brussels sprouts recipes I've made for him, which makes his stated aversion seem even weirder.

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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I know he'll love this one too, which will make an appearance on our Thanksgiving table this year. (And if he doesn't? More for us!)

It's a simple sauté of shallots, sprouts, and garlic, that are then browned in the oven and tossed with balsamic vinegar, toasted walnuts, and thyme. Couldn't be easier!

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 65 mins
Servings 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, tough outer leaves removed, base trimmed, sprouts cut in half

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 large shallots, thickly sliced, about 1 cup

  • 4 cloves garlic, halved

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted (optional)

Method

  1. Sauté shallots in olive oil:

    Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe sauté pan on medium high heat. Add the shallots, spread them out in an even layer, lower the heat to medium low, and let them cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.

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  2. Add Brussels sprouts, garlic, balsamic:

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Add the Brussels sprouts and the garlic to the shallots. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes more, until the sprouts begin to brown.

    Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

  3. Bake in oven:

    Place in oven, uncovered. Roast at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes, until cooked through and caramelized on the edges.

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  4. Sprinkle with balsamic, thyme, walnuts, salt, pepper:

    Remove from oven. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar, the thyme, and toasted walnuts (if using). Stir to combine. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
89 Calories
4g Fat
12g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 89
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 72mg 361%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 426mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.